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The Druk Holdings and Investment (DHI) in a release said, “As we all work towards containing the spread of coronavirus, the members of DHI and Companies would like to sincerely thank His Majesty for the Guidance and fighting the virus on the frontline. We also applaud our frontline health workers, …
Read More »Fuel Depots have good stock of fuel and LPG
Fuel and LPGs are back in stock compared to a few days earlier which had resulted from some initial transport restrictions and the shortage of laborers. According to the to the fuel and LPG depots personnel the stocks are selling out quickly. However, there have been no hassles in terms …
Read More »Bhutan gets fourth COVID-19 case and a scare from Hong Kong within a week
A week is a long time in these COVID-19 times and this is what was exactly proven when Bhutan was sent scrambling as it on 25th March first learnt that a 54-year-old Hong Kong tourist who was in Bhutan from 3rd to 12th March tested positive for the virus on 22rd March and …
Read More »His Majesty The King is in Phuentsholing
His Majesty The King is in Phuentsholing to inspect the plans put in place to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential goods from India, in light of the closure of our borders, and the 21-day lockdown in India. While in Phuentsholing, His Majesty also inspected the Amochu Land Development and Township …
Read More »Restrictions on public gathering, travel, entertainment and sports
This is not a lockdown but it comes close to it as the Prime Minister (Dr) Lotay Tshering announced a slew of measures all aimed at avoiding mass public gathering and minimizing contact among people. The measures come this week after Bhutan got two scares. The first was on Wednesday …
Read More »English translation of His Majesty’s Address to the Nation on 22 March 2020
Starting tomorrow, our land borders will be sealed. We are compelled to take this drastic measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you have been made aware through various government bulletins, the virus is spreading, causing immense disruption worldwide, and drawing closer to us each day. At such a …
Read More »DHI to give Nu 1.50 bn in additional funds to Govt for COVID-19
DHI in a press release said His Majesty The King had envisioned for DHI to maintain adequate reserve for use at times of national exigencies. In line with His Majesty’s vision, DHI and portfolio companies have proposed to contribute an additional fund in excess of Nu. 1.50 Billion for use …
Read More »HM Appoints new Secretaries and Ambassadors
His Majesty The King appointed two new secretaries and two new ambassadors, granting them Kabney and Patang on 11th March at RIGSS in Phuentsholing. Sangay Duba is the Cabinet Secretary. He was the Secretary General of the National Assembly of Bhutan. Karma Tshering is the Secretary of the Ministry of …
Read More »Bhutan received 5,784 tourists from January 2020 till 6th March
With the government announcing a two-week ban on entry of tourists after an 76-year-old American tourist tested positive on march 5th the tourism season has closed for now. Bhutan prior to that ban received a total of of 5,784 tourists from 74 countries around the world from January 2020 to …
Read More »Paro College of Education starts a Masters in Inclusive Education Course for teachers to teach Special Education Needs
2 to 3 percent of children who are not yet enrolled in school are suspected to be those with disabilities Paro College of Education on 20th February launched a Masters in Inclusive Education course to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to teach children with disabilities in both mainstream …
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