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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is advancing its efforts to address labor shortages in the agriculture sector with a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at facilitating the employment of seasonal laborers from neighboring countries. This initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and the …

Three months after lifting the vehicle import moratorium, car dealerships across the country are reporting a significant rise in sales. Since the restrictions ended, several brands have ramped up deliveries to meet growing demand. Toyota’s distributor, the State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited (STCBL), has received 123 Toyota units to …

Offence related to substance use tops the crime chart this year. As of 22nd October 2024 RBP recorded 1,541 related cases. A total of 2,717 individuals were arrested for substance use related offence, with 2,339 individuals arrested for abuse and 378 for trafficking. RBP revealed that mosty of these individuals …

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has arrested a 33-year-old man as a suspect in a case involving the rape of a minor in Thimphu. The victim, who was underage at the time of the incident, has since turned 18 and gave birth to the suspect’s child. The case came to …

Commuters across the country are voicing growing concerns over exorbitant taxi fares, with complaints about inconsistent pricing and lack of enforcement of official rates becoming increasingly frequent. Once an occasional issue, the problem has become more pronounced, particularly on local routes where passengers are often unaware of the correct fares. …

The Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) has received 422 applications totaling Nu 1,604.65 million from Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) as of October 2024. So far, 41 proposals have been approved, amounting to Nu 29.72 million, marking an encouraging start for the initiative. ESP is designed to provide concessional loans at a …

According to Ministry of Finance, the Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in the trade and commerce sector are approximately 7.7 percent. In contrast, NPLs in the tourism and housing sectors are relatively low, at 1 percent and 2.2 percent. During the Meet-the-Press, the Finance Secretary, Leki Wangmo, shared, “This issue is largely …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is undertaking significant efforts to equip classrooms with the necessary technology and infrastructure. This not only aims to enhance learning experiences, but also to ensure inclusivity, particularly for students with disabilities. This vision is central to the ministry’s approach, as it seeks …

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), the main organizer of the Bhutan Innovation Forum (BIF), reflected on the event’s success and its implications for the future. The three-day event brought over 100 distinguished speakers, some 90 international experts and more than 10 speakers from Bhutan, to discuss important global challenges and …

During the 8th Meet-the-Press Session, Minister of Health, Tandin Wangchuk, stated that the government is aware of the difficulties faced by newly hired health workers, especially those serving in remote areas, and is taking steps to improve their situation and job satisfaction. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk highlighted efforts to tackle the …