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Concerns have been raised regarding the steps taken by the government to control prices of the commodities in the market. Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering assured that vigilant measures are in place, ensuring the investigation on the price fluctuations. Amid reports of rice price hikes in certain areas, …

The new and revised Performance Management System (PMS) called the Managing for Excellence (MaX) 2023 system will now govern how the performance of civil servants are assessed. The PMS has witnessed a dynamic evolution over the years. Pre-2006, assessments focused on attributes. Then, 2006-2014 saw an alignment with the mission …

In a Live Facebook session held online yesterday, the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, addressed the audience on the status of the country’s tourism industry, and acknowledging the challenges encountered, the PM claimed that Bhutan’s tourism policy has been internationally recognized as one of the best and most …

The literary festival Bhutan Echoes honored the late author Patrick French. A citation was presented by Her Majesty The Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to Patrick French’s wife Meru Gokhale and their son. A release by the festival said Bhutan had a special place in Patrick French’s heart. Those closest to …

Gelephu has become a hazard zone for school-going students, as they face a list of challenges that put their safety and education at risk. The surge in wild elephants roaming closer to human settlements has sparked concern among parents and communities. Adding to it are the seasonal flash floods that …

Climate resilient practices As climate change further implicates the world, it brings in significant changes and impacts in the business fraternity, challenges as well as opportunities. “As extreme weather conditions become frequent, it causes damage to the businesses in the form of infrastructure damage, and disruption in the work process,” …

The impact of climate change on the way people work and people live is directly and indirectly affecting the business sector. The impacts are sometimes minor with disturbances in service delivery due to climate change, induced weather conditions to major impacts, such as financial implications due to climate crisis. Cumulative …

Bhutan is transitioning fast into the digital age, and hence incorporating features to develop its digital economy. His Majesty The King has also addressed the importance of technology and embracing it and leveraging it in 2019, during the convocation of Royal University of Bhutan’s (RUB) graduates. Bhutan’s first step to …

The rural areas in Bhutan are deserted as more and more people flock to the cities. The trend of rural-urban migration has hit Gungtong hard, leaving behind empty homes, abandoned fields and a dwindling population. Historically, Bhutan has been predominantly a rural country, with agriculture as the main source of …

The Bhutan Table Tennis Federation (BTTF) is currently holding the Junior Para Training Camp, and Coaches Education Program, catered to both able-bodied and para-athletes from 10 to 18 July. The para training is expected to lead to junior tournaments. The aim is also to have the coaches from schools introduce …