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From January 2023 till August this year, there have been a total of 280 people who tested positive for COVID-19. The actual cases would be much higher but the level of mintoring and testing has come down. The maximum cases were seen in the months of January with 70 cases …

A 43-year-old man was arrested on 30 August 2023 by the South Thimphu Police, Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) for allegedly raping his 18-year-old daughter and attempting to do the same to his 14-year-old daughter. The elder daughter is said to have endured sexual exploitation for a few years, according to …

Tourists who booked at USD 200 can get refund: DG DoT The Department of Tourism (DoT) has clarified that those tourists who have booked at USD 200 SDF or anything above USD 100 SDF per day for the current autumn season can get a refund. The Director General of DoT …

The 7th Annual Journalism Awards organized by the Journalists’ Association of Bhutan on 23 August 2023 highlighted the invaluable contributions of journalists in providing accurate and impactful news to the people and the nation The Annual Journalism Awards ceremony serves as a platform to recognize the efforts of reporters in …

In a development that has sent ripples of excitement through Bhutanese households and kitchens, chilli prices have taken an unprecedented dip, with 85 percent reduction in price, thanks to a surge in availability within the local market. This unexpected turn of events is delighting consumers across the country as the …

The traditional concept of a stable, full-time job is gradually transforming as the concept of freelancing gains popularity worldwide. The impact of the transformation has reached Bhutan as many skilled Bhutanese are embracing the flexibility and opportunities presented by the gig economy. The gig economy is a work arrangement where …

Amidst the recent embargo on the export of non-basmati rice from India, Bhutan stands at a pivotal juncture in its quest for rice self-sufficiency. The ban has sparked concerns within Bhutan, where rice is a dietary staple enjoyed at every meal, and India has traditionally been a major source of …

In a captivating conversation with Bhutanese actor Tandin Sonam, Bollywood actor Tara Sutaria delved into the realms of both the Bhutanese and Indian film industries, while also shedding light on the art of bringing literary visions to life on the big screen during the Bhutan Echoes festival. Tara Sutaria, who …

According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by National Statistics Bureau (NSB), the purchasing power of Ngultrum has dropped by 3.69 percent in the last year (from June 2022 to June 2023) due to price increases in the economy. This means that Nu 100 in June 2023 is equivalent …

The 66-room Taj Tashi hotel was launched as the first five-star hotel in Bhutan in 2008 as a joint venture between the Tashi Group of Companies and the Taj Leisure Hotels under the wider Tata Group. The Taj Hotels were given a management contract under which it sent senior staff …