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In the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering’s live Facebook session yesterday, PM spoke on the reason why the Sungjoen App and free WiFi pledge did not take off. “To provide free WiFi, we need to build lot of infrastructure. One station is not enough for 4 to 5 …
Read More »Way forward for the private sector
In a highly anticipated Facebook session held Live, the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering shared his insights on the way forward for the private sector and its development. PM emphasized on the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector, stating that both entities play a …
Read More »Preparing for and dealing with future floods after the Lhuentse tragedy
Flash floods is one of the most common disasters in Bhutan, which generally occur due to intense rainfall and failure of natural dams built up by debris. The majority of the country’s agricultural land and infrastructure is located along drainage basins that are highly vulnerable to flooding, particularly riverine flooding …
Read More »Bhutan National Bank wins Best Bank in Bhutan award
Bhutan National Bank won the Best Bank in Bhutan award at the Indian Chamber of Commerce Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Awards 2022 in Goa, India. The Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted the Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Awards 2022 in Goa in July 2023, an event which aims to …
Read More »Canadian universities and colleges to visit Bhutan
A press release said that representatives from twenty-two prominent Canadian universities and colleges will be showcasing education opportunities in Canada during the second EduCanada delegation to Thimphu, Bhutan on July 26-27, 2023. The participating universities and colleges will highlight the courses they offer, scholarships, information on student experience, accessibility, affordability …
Read More »Devastating flash floods wreak havoc in Gelephu and Phuentsholing
In a devastating turn of events, flash floods struck the towns of Gelephu and Phuentsholing in Bhutan, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents reeling from the aftermath. In order to inform and warn the general people of Phuentsholing Thromde about the severe situation brought on by the torrential rainfall harming …
Read More »New ESWL service in JDWNRH to remove Kidney stone and other stones using only shockwaves
The Prime Minister Dasho (Dr) Lotay Tshering inaugurated the new extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) machine service at the JDWNRH this morning. The machine uses high energy waves to break down Kidney Stones of 2.5 cm into dust without any invasive surgery. It can even go up-to 3 cm …
Read More »Gelephu records 4 cases of rabid dog bites in 2 months
The first case occurred on 31 May, when a 29-year-old army personnel was bitten by a stray dog at the Tareythang army outpost. The dog was later found to be rabid and had bitten three other people: an 8-year-old boy, an 18-year-old woman, and a 5-year-old boy in the first …
Read More »Addressing Shortage of Counsellors in Schools
Currently, the number of school counsellors falls short of the recommended standard, which suggests having one counsellor for every 400 students. The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has recently announced three vacancies for counsellors, but there were approximately 19 resignations in the counselling service during the first five months of …
Read More »NA passes Pay Revision Bill and hikes annual leave to 21 days
The National Assembly passed the pay revision bill on 26 June with all 42 members voting yes. The Economic and Finance Committee (EFC) chairperson MP Kinga Penjor said that the committee felt that the 12 days annual leave granted by RCSC was not enough. This was supported by the majority …
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