Even the second batch have all tested negative for the COVID-19. This is after the first batch of 18 all tested negative. However, as per medical protocol though the tests are all negative for all 39, the tests will be repeated a few more times to completely rule out any …

The Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering announced that the first 18 tests of those who had first contact with the 76-year-old COVID-19 afflicted American Tourist were all negative, according to the results of the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC), released on Friday evening. The negative tests included the 56-year-old …

The Ministry of Health in a Press Release confirmed the first COVID-19 case in Bhutan MoH said one positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed at 11pm on March 5. The result was validated at 12.30 am today. The patient is a 76-year-old from the United States of America, who had come …

The German couple who were being observed for COVID-9 in Phuentsholing Hospital, tested negative. The hospital had sent the throat and nasal swabs of the couple for a gene sequencing test to be done in the Royal Center for Diseases Control (RCDC), Thimphu for testing yesterday. The test result was expected …

The Chairperson of the Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC), Gyem Dorji, Member from Draagteng-Langthil Constituency, presented the report on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 – Climate Action to the House along with 8 recommendations on 12 February. Among the primary concerns, the committee presented a need for drawing …

It is instructive that His Majesty The King spent his 40th Birth Anniversary praying in the Machhen Lhakhang in Punakha, and then granting Land Kidu. This shows a leader, who even on his birthday, is engaged in activities that would benefit and public and the nation. This will not come as …

As my wife and I cheerfully ascended up the storied path to the Tiger’s Nest temple complex, inspired by Bhutan’s program of Gross National Happiness (GNH), our own happiness was dimmed by the sight of horses being forced to carry heavy luggage up the mountain. This stark contrast between our …

There is no doubt that the government must be lauded for getting the Nu 1,200 regional SDF fee through Parliament. However, in doing so it has also made some major blunders which not only dilute the High Value and Low Volume tourism policy but also potentially endanger our security. It …

From the information available, it is now becoming clear that China may have suppressed information on the virus for up to 15 days, by which a large number of people left the affected areas of Hubei province and Wuhan city for the new year holidays for the rest of China …

There is much interest in the discussions in the Parliament on the Mines and Minerals Bill for the last few days. The main argument focused on ownership and obligations of the miners. The Bill is unique in that the Economic and Finance Committee held a public hearing which was broadcast …