BUSINESS

The bus fare revision, much awaited for by bus operators, is finally here. The government has accepted the fare revision which will come into effect on November 1. The Information and Communications Minister, Lyonpo D N Dhungyel said the revision will not have a   major impact people as it is …

The residents in Gelephu have been facing drinking water shortage for quite a while now. Most of the residents have been appealing to the Gelephu Thromde to solve the water shortage. Therefore, the thromde has decided to construct three bore wells to supply water to the residents. The officials at …

The streets in Bhutan can now be viewed on Google’s ‘Street View Imagery’, a feature on Goggle Maps. The launch of the digital wonder took place on October 23 in Thimphu. The online mapping tool initiative is expected to boost tourism industry and promote marketing of the Bhutanese businesses, among …

According the a press r elease Bhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL), the joint venture company between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited, Bhutan and ALSTOM, France will commence operation of its state-of-art hydropower service center (HSC) from 22nd October 2014, for repair and reclamation of hydro runners, allied underwater components, and …

I t has been more three months since the civil servants received a raise in their salary. Most of the corporate employees particularly the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) and state-owned enterprise are also looking forward to a raise in salary. When questioned on the salary revision of the corporate …

The Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shared his concerns of Bhutan gearing towards electric vehicles as a sustainable means of transport during the 12th Meet-the-Press held yesterday. He said the country should come together to promote the electric vehicles the sake of environment and the nation’s economy as well. “We have …

Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd and shri RP Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN Ltd signed the Joint Venture Shareholders Agreement for the 600 MW Kholongchhu Hydroelectric project in Thimphu on September 30, 2014, in presence of Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk, Minister for Economic Affairs. Shri …

The Graduates Skill Program (GSP) will be implemented with effect from October under Guarantee Employment Scheme (GES) supported by Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP). The GSP will be implemented by Human Resource Development (HRDD) of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources in partnership with various registered training providers in the …

The introduction of an innovative and eco-friendly corn crushing machine by the Agriculture Machinery Centre (AMC) aims to increase the production of Tengma or Siip (crushed corn) and also save money on utility bills due to a more efficient machine design. As per AMC’s research, the corn crushing machine that …

The latest records with the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) show that 512 Bhutanese workers have found jobs in India, Qatar, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Bhutanese workers were able to find the jobs through the Bhutanese Overseas Employment Agents (BOEAs) and the government. Out …