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Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has issued a directive on 16 October to all business owners, instructing them to adhere to standardized operating hours nationwide. According to Lyonpo Karma Dorji, “Previously, different dzongkhags had different closing times for businesses. Now, all dzongkhags will follow the same operating hours.” …

The RBP has filed a rape case against a step father for raping his 18-year-old step daughter. The step daughter and her 36-year-old mother and brother were initially settled in Phuentsholing when the biological father was alive. However, after his death the family moved to South Thimphu. This is where …

Public servants undergoing Long-Term Training (LTT) have expressed their concerns and confusion surrounding their eligibility for the recent 50 percent raise. The Bhutan Civil Service Rules and Regulations (BCSR) of 2018, which entitle LTT participants to certain benefits, have generated misconceptions due to the method of calculation based on the …

In a significant move aimed at transforming Bhutan’s agricultural landscape, the government has unveiled a comprehensive Agri-Tech Strategy during the State of The Nation Address by the Prime Minister. Aligned with the nation’s long-term vision, which aims to elevate Bhutan to a high-income nation with a GDP of USD 10 …

In the recent National Council session on 4 October, Members of Parliament (MPs) engaged in a thorough discussion on measures aimed at ensuring equal employment opportunities and addressing concerns of inclusivity, equity, and financial support for people living with disabilities. The conversation was sparked by the introduction of the Convention …

During the National Assembly session held on 2 October, the Finance Minister, Namgay Tshering, unveiled a series of transformative measures aimed at reshaping the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE). To tackle the issue of soaring financial deficits, the government has initiated a rationalization process for subsidies and equity provided to SOEs. The …

Domestic Violence (DV) has emerged as the most prevalent crime recorded this year at the three police stations in Thimphu. A total of 187 instances of DV have been reported, with the central police station accounting for 95 cases, followed by 70 cases at the south police station and 22 …

MoIT Minister said around Nu 5 billion in water projects completed so far Bhutan has embarked on USD 8.9 million initiative to combat the growing threats of water scarcity and declining water quality attributed to climate change. The project is called Advancing Climate Resilience of the Water Sector in Bhutan …

The National Snow Leopard Survey 2022-2023 supported by the Bhutan For Life project and WWF-Bhutan, reveals a remarkable 39.5% surge in snow leopard numbers since the country’s first survey in 2016. The comprehensive survey, conducted with cutting-edge camera trapping technology, spanned over 9,000 square kilometers of snow leopard habitat across …

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) is allowing Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) who will be engaged in caregiving for the elderly, sick and differently-abled household members. This is separate from the Foreign Child Caregiver (FCC) approved so far who are only for parents with young children. The MoICE …