As the educational institutes in Bhutan remain closed for classes, many have adopted the online teaching-learning through Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) has decided to provide a monthly stipend of Nu 2,500 per student towards data recharge so they can learn online. The colleges already …
Read More »The Director of Department of Immigration, Pema L Dorji, said that the Department of Immigration is closely monitoring and regulating entry of people into the country at all border crossings along with other law enforcement agencies. All checkpoints and entry points have been reinforced and mobile units are conducting surveillance …
Read More »17 doctors who have superannuated to help look after general OPD while doctors take care of COVID-19 patients Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) has identified 83 staff to manage the COVID-19 patients, should there be an outbreak. Staff includes medical specialist, resident doctor, GDMO, pediatrician, pediatrician resident, general …
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His Majesty The King appointed two new secretaries and two new ambassadors, granting them Kabney and Patang on 11th March at RIGSS in Phuentsholing. Sangay Duba is the Cabinet Secretary. He was the Secretary General of the National Assembly of Bhutan. Karma Tshering is the Secretary of the Ministry of …
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The Bhutan Taxi Association (BTA) and bus operators have pledged their services towards the nation’s wellbeing, should the Coronavirus situation get out of hand in the country. BTA Chairman, Rinzin Chophel, said BTA has enlisted 100 taxis each for Phuentsholing and Thimphu and 20 taxis each in all the other …
Read More »Word has been travelling at alarming rates in the country through social media, hearsay and many other forms about corona virus since its accelerating threat has had everyone on their toes. Entrepreneurs in particular are expecting some change in the market and import trends, as many wholesalers and retailers’ livelihood …
Read More »Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has been receiving many cases on deceptive practice through online advertisement where the suspects post various items for sale online through social media platforms, like WeChat and Facebook. Thimphu police received six cases in connection to online deceptive practices in 2019. There was involvement of six …
Read More »On 18 February, the National Council (NC) made the recommendation to the National Assembly (NA) to do away with the supplementary budget of Nu 5 million (mn) which was added on 11 February by the Economics and Finance Committee’s recommendation for Parliamentary Committees and Secretariat Services of the NA. Of …
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The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) awarded the Sports Excellence Award (SEA) to the medal winners of the 13th South Asian Games held from 1st to 10th December, 2019 in Nepal. The Secretary General of the BOC, Mr. Sonam Karma Tshering congratulated the medal winners and encouraged them to be more determined …
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Shompangkha MP Tek Bdr. Rai, during Q&A Hour Session in National Assembly, asked the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) for on an update on the status and deadline of the project completion for Jigmeling Industrial Estate in Gelephu. He said that the government initiated and identified four industrial estates in …
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