The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives across the world and impacted the wellbeing of children and families. Particularly worrying is the unprecedented disruption of learning for all children, including preschool children, due to school and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers closure. In Bhutan, ECCD centers have been …

The Embassy of India organized a special function to mark the Grand Finale of the 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi celebrations, culminating in his birth anniversary on 2nd October 2020 at the India House Auditorium, Thimphu. It was graced by the Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs Sherub Gyeltshen with …

His Majesty The King offered prayers and a thousand butterlamps for His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Samdrup Jongkhar Rabdey Dratshang on 30 September 2020. His Majesty is on a tour of the east and south of Bhutan, accompanied by His Royal Highness …

His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo visits a shop during a visit to Damphu town His Majesty The King and His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo are both on Royal Tours to different parts of southern Bhutan, to encourage the people and motivate them to remain resilient, as we continue …

The government launched the National Credit Guarantee Scheme on Monday.which it will guarantee large portions of loans without any collateral. The ones eligible for these collateral free loans will be from the Cottage and Small Industries (CSI) who will not require collateral except 10% equity and startups under this category …

The government’s decision to nominate Tenzin Lekphell, one of the founders of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa party (DNT) and former candidate of Bartsham-Shongphu constituency as one of Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has been criticized by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) …

Last month, the threat of the pandemic became very real for Bhutan when the first COVID-19 cases were detected outside the quarantine facilities. It was extremely worrying to find several positive cases, in more than one place. Those who contracted the virus and their loved ones have suffered a great …

His Majesty The King in a Royal Address on 12th September, in clear terms, laid out the fact that the virus would be around posing a major threat for another year or two before a vaccine or cure can be found and so Bhutan should prepare accordingly (full address on …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said while it rejoices at the prospect of Bhutan leading the BIMSTEC they are deeply concerned by the appointment of Tenzin Lekphell, the co-founder of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and former candidate of Bartsham-Shongphu constituency as Secretary General of BIMSTEC for reasons that PDP genuinely …

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has said that starting September 7, all offices should open and operate fulltime and until then the management should prepare for offices to operate within the COVID-19 norms. The PMO said strict physical distancing at workplaces should be ensured and options to “work from home” …