BUSINESS

A release by the Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC) said that the government has decided to purchase 10 additional buses for city transport at a cost of Nu. 67.55 mn. The MoIC said that the burgeoning vehicular traffic in Thimphu City has become a concern to everyone and so …

Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay accompanied by Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk and senior officials from RGoB arrived in West Bengal’s capital city, Kolkata on 6th January. The Prime Minister attended the inaugural session of ‘Bengal Global Business Summit 2016’ on January 8 and delivered a keynote address during the event. Lyonchhen and the …

No second opportunity will be given to the beneficiaries trained under Guaranteed Skills Program (GSP) or those who have withdrawn from Guaranteed Employment Program (GEP) as many candidates withdraw from the programs when finding better opportunities elsewhere. Lyonpo Ngeema Sangay Tshempo, Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) said, “Guaranteed …

According to the Minister of Information and Communications, a major source of pollution in Bhutan is the transport sector. “The effort of the government has been all along to improve on the pollution to reduce pollution as much as possible and give the service to people in an efficient period,” …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests announced that the  Agriculture Machinery Center (AMC) in collaboration with Bhutan Standard Bureau (BSB) organised a two day workshop to discuss and to create awareness on farm machinery standards on power tillers on 24th and 25th December. The event was chaired by Sonam Phuntsho, …

Bulb onion cultivation in the eastern region has proven to be a successful venture as more and more shops are now selling the local variety due to the mass cultivation of bulb onions in the region. The boost in the home production of onion is thanks to the Research and …

The Prime Minister met H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA and delegation at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang on Wednesday. The PM extended a warm welcome to the President and conveyed that he was delighted to have him visiting Bhutan. Lyonchhen also congratulated the President for assuming this very important post …

Dasho Karma Tshiteem, 50, the Chairperson of the Royal Civil Service Commission received the Bura Marp for the 108th National Day. His Majesty said, “Karma Tshiteem has been serving in the civil service for 26 years. Formerly, he served in the capacity of the Secretary of Gross National Happiness Commission …

His Majesty the King granted the Druk Thuksey award to four individuals who have contributed in an exemplary manner to the nation and its people. Dr. Arthit Ourairat, Dr. Arthit Ourairat 77, the President of Rangsit University is an exemplary citizen of Thailand and a longstanding friend of Bhutan. Over …

Bhutan Narcotic Control Agency (BNCA) along with the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) and other stakeholders has collected a fine of Nu 196,000 in surprise three rounds of inspection carried out in different months. Deputy Chief Program Officer, BNCA, Tshering Dorji, said that the first inspection was conducted in June, followed …