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The National Council’s Member of Parliament Ugyen Tshering from Paro,asked Minister of Work and Human Settlement minister Dorji Tshering, the ministry’s plan to review the valley development plan and on how the ministry is going to go forward since they had lack of inadequate grass root consultations with the relevant …
Read More »Tourism may reopen if 75% of total population is vaccinated: Foreign Minister
During the question and answer session hour at National Assembly yesterday, Member of Parliament from Phuentshogpelri Samtse asked the Minister of Home and Culture Affairs on the future plans and strategies to support the affected businesses in the tourism industry and also on opening of tourism in the country. The …
Read More »Meat import drops by 27.14 percent as a result of the pandemic
As per the Renewable Natural Resources Statistical Release (RNR-SR), the major meat import in the country has decreased to 5,996 metric tons (MT) from 8,229 MT in 2019, which shows a decrease of 27.14 percent in one year. In 2020, Nu 975 million worth of meat was imported, the lowest …
Read More »Various initiatives to support those affected by the pandemic: Foreign Minister
Member of Parliament (MP) Karma Thinley from Wamrong constituency questioned the Foreign Minister on the plans and programs to address the problems faced by those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic after 15 months of Kidu support. Foreign Minister, Dr Tandi Dorji, said Bhutan is doing better in terms of managing …
Read More »Outbreaks from quarantine facilities despite strict measures: PM explains to NA
During the Question Hour session in the National Assembly (NA), the Member of Parliament (MP) from Jomotshangkha Norbu Wangzom, requested the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering to share the new measures and strategies in the quarantine facilities. She said following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, …
Read More »MoWHS Minister says buildings built after 2000 are more quake resistant
With recent quakes there are questions on building safety standards. However, officials say starting early 2000, all the buildings in the country are designed with seismic rod and as resilient structures. These constructed buildings are considered safe compared to before. Minister of Works and Human Settlement (MoWHS) Dorji Tshering said …
Read More »No Cordyceps auction due to pandemic
In line with the ensuing risks and government advisory to refrain from crowding, the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives (DAMC) said it will not be in the position to facilitate auction for cordyceps, this coming season. However, to ensure uninterrupted business the DAMC announced the introduction of direct buying …
Read More »Digital Identity to be rolled out after second dose
According to the Chief ICT Officer, Application Development Division, Department of Technology and Telecom, Lobzang Jamtsho, the Digital Identity will be similar to any other functional Identity document like CID card, Passports or driving license but in digital form to be used for digital and online transactions. He said that …
Read More »7,374 borrowers register for Interest Payment Support (IPS) Kidu till date
With the address from the Prime Minister on 22nd April conveying the command of His Majesty on the continuation of the Relief Kidu for an additional period of 15 months from April 2021 for people who continue to face difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 7,374 borrowers have registered for …
Read More »Schools to strictly adhere to COVID-19 safety protocol to provide uninterrupted education
With many positive cases reported in the country and students testing positive, schools have enhanced their COVID-19 safety protocol received from the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Education (MoE). COVID-19 test for students as well as staff are routinely done to ensure the safety to ensure that schools …
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