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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) awarded the Sports Excellence Award (SEA) to the medal winners of the 13th South Asian Games held from 1st to 10th December, 2019 in Nepal. The Secretary General of the BOC, Mr. Sonam Karma Tshering congratulated the medal winners and encouraged them to be more determined …

The Chairperson of the Legislative Committee, Tshewang Lhamo, Member from Bongo-Chapchha Constituency presented the Committees recommendations on the Bill on the third reading of the Goods and Services Tax Bill of Bhutan 2020. After a much drawn out discussion on 6th February, the House couldn’t settle on a date of …

The National Assembly adopted the Fiscal Incentives (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2020 as on 6th February 2020. The bill was recommended to be put into force ‘retroactively’ by the Economic and Finance Committee from Income year 2019. The House adopted the Amendment Bill with 40 Yes and 1 abstinence out …

City camp on fire just below the Ministers Enclave, Motithang. The Fire division received the complaint at 6.43 PM. Volunteers and police personnel are still fighting the fire to stop it from spreading to a nearby settlement. Update: One female died in the fire incident and around 10 houses (temporary …

His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Their Majesties the Gyalyums, His Royal Highness The Gyalsey and members of the Royal Family graced the Consecration of the Druk Wangditse Lhakhang on 5th February 2020. The Prime Minister and government officials also attended the ceremony, along with the …