In the wake of COVID-19, the contractors in the country have been facing the shortage of workforce after the government stopped the import of foreign laborers in the country on 5 March. Once the lockdown in India opens, the Indian laborers are planning to return back to their homes, and …

The hotel industry has taken a massive hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the hotels in the country are closed due lack of bookings as lockdown restrictions hits the tourism sector. At the moment the hotels in the country have sent their staff on paid leave and some …

In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, some hotel owners in the country have decided to pay 50 percent salary to their employees from April despite the hotel industry being hit the hardest. As the government continues to introduce measures to slow the spread of the virus and promote the …

The price of chilli has become costlier by Nu 400 to Nu 500 per kilogram (kg) in the past week due to fears of supply disruption and the stoppage of imported vegetables in the country to contain the spread of COVID-19. A week ago, chilies sold at Nu 200 per …

Road Safety and Transport Authority on March 28 issued new directives that will be followed by public service transport operators in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Prime Minister’s Office on March 27 issued the directives and ordered the RSTA to implement them immediately. Under …

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) issued an official notice banning of import of meat on Monday Agriculture Minister Yeshey Penjore said that the government decided to ban the import meat at this time to contain COVID-19. “Those packed items can be …

During a Press Conference held yesterday, the Prime Minister (PM) Dr Lotay Tshering said that it is looking into the demand for the increase in the duration of quarantine period. The PM, however, said that the government has to function based on evidence.  “People should know that the government’s decision …

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country, a shortage of food commodities has prompted people to panic buy and stockpile food items. In the meantime, the Deputy Chief of Policy and Planning Division and Coordinator of Argo Enterprise Development under Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Tshewang Tashi, said that …

Travel activities have rapidly dropped throughout the country, in recent days, driven by concerns about the spread of the COVID-19. Meanwhile, the transport sector in the country is geared up and working on the red zone contingency plan. Director General for Road Safety and Transport Authority, Pemba Wangchuk, said that …

In the wake of first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bhutan, fake news stories have been circulating around the Internet pointing people to “cures” for the COVID-19, sharing false advice and faking government announcements. To disseminate correct information, counter fake news and resolve rumours related to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), …