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The Royal Commission of Civil Service (RCSC) will be rescheduling the date based on the situation and safety of the candidates. The Main Examination (ME) of the BCSE, 2020 was scheduled for January 8-10, 2021 and it has been deferred indefinitely due to the current pandemic situation. Senior Human Resources …

Public Service Call Centre 1010 has recorded 3,923 stranded cases in Thimphu affecting 8,362 people since December 23, 2020. Of the total, 77 stranded cases involving 148 people are from other dzongkhags. The maximum number of people stranded in Thimphu are from Chukha, Paro, Punakha and Wangdue. The movement of …

In a telecasted question-and-answer program regarding the violations and offences that a defaulter would face, Lungten Dubgyur, Attorney General of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said that the major violators will face imprisonment of up to 3 to 5 years with no option for bail as the Offences …

There are around 16 tobacco sub-outlets in Thimphu and since 24 December till date, they have sold tobacco products worth around Nu 1 million. During the first lockdown, in 17 days, they sold tobacco worth around Nu 1.5 mn. They refill the stock as and when asked by the outlets …

As of 10th January Bhutan has a total of 813  cases comprising of 550 males and 263 females and 345 active cases with 206 males and 139 females. 10th January saw 3 new cases of which two are close contacts from Semtokha and one is an expatriate detected at a …

Desuups are everywhere serving the nation at this juncture despite a harsh winter, community transmission and personal sacrifices with time away from family or the comforts of home. Despite difficulties, they are not complaining and are helping guard everyone against the virus, round the clock. Desuups shared that they are …

Despite community transmission in Thimphu, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is managing the COVID cases and providing medical services 24 by 7. Medical Superintended of JDWNRH Dr Gosar Pemba said the hospital has increased the isolation ward in case the number of positive cases increases. Since the Out-Patient …

Endowed with favorable climatic conditions and fertile land, Tsirang dzongkhag in central Bhutan is considered one of the most productive and agriculturally-rich districts in the country. In the wake of COVID-19, the farmers are working hard in their fields and are earning well, as the dzongkhags sees increase in production …

How an unexpected encounter with a group of gunmen in a foreign land unfolded By Kencho Wangdi (Bonz) THE air was crackling cold as Dorji  Tshering made his way to the Samdrupjongkhar bus station in the dark with his luggage in tow. A large crowd had already gathered there, stranded …

After the announcement of the second National Lockdown on 22 December, the zoning system was implemented across the country. Head of the Office of Performance Management under His Majesty’s Secretariat, Karma Yonten, said His Majesty is worried about the hardship and difficulties faced by the people if they are locked …