According to the State of Nation Report, the pandemic had a disproportionately negative impact on Bhutanese working in the tourism sector, resulting in unemployment due to the temporary shutdown of tourism businesses and other tourism-related enterprises. According to the Tourism Establishment Census of Bhutan 2021, a total of 52,174 individuals …

Coinciding with the 114th National Day, His Majesty The King conferred Druk Thuksey (Heart Son of Bhutan) medals to UN Bhutan. Druk Thuksey was given to UN Bhutan for assisting the country in meeting national development needs and enhancing the socio-economic circumstances of Bhutanese people. It was  conferred to the …

The medal was given to Druk Air for their continuous commitment to the country. The Druk Thuksey is conferred to Drukair in recognition of its exceptional service to the Nation for over 40 years, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic by operating numerous repatriation flights and transporting essential medical supplies …

His Majesty The King granted the Druk Thuksey Medal to Dasho Dorji Gyeltshen, Zimpon to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Dasho Dorji Gyeltshen has served the Third Druk Gyalpo, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and His Majesty the King. The award was given to Dasho for his unflinching dedication and …

His Majesty The King awarded the Druk Thuksey to Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval and Bhutan Helicopter Services Limited. Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval The Druk Thuksey is conferred to the Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval Team (BEAR) in recognition of its exceptional service to the Nation by bringing emergency medical services to …

During the Question Hour session at National Assembly (NA) yesterday the Member of Parliament (MP) from Nanong Shumar constituency, Lungten Namgyel, asked the Information and Communications Minister Karma Donnen Wangdi about the possibility to waive off the parking fees for patients at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). …

Agriculture Minister Yeshey Penjor said the biggest challenge with exporting vegetables during the previous season was formalization of trade by the Government of India (GoI). Despite this, the ministry facilitated the export of vegetables valued over Nu 460 million. “The challenges will continue to occur, but we will address them …

The poll day for the Third Thromde Election for Samdrupjongkhar is on 22 December, along with the Local Government (LG) Elections. There are two new candidates vying for the post of Samdrupjongkhar Thrompon. Ugyen Wangchuk Ugyen Wangchuk, 34, from Kepsi demkhong has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from …

According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA), Bhutan stands to gain numerous advantages if the country is a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). MoEA Minister, Loknath Sharma, said that 88 countries around the world have joined ISA, with all UN member countries having the option to do …

During the Question Hour Session of the National Assembly (NA), Member of Parliament (MP) from Bumdeling-Jamkhar, Dupthob, asked the Information and Communications Minister, Karma Donnen Wangdi, regarding the status of the connectivity of the third Internet gateway. MP said that in order to fulfill the goal of internet-based economy, it …