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According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF), it is a huge challenge to keep the youth engaged in the agriculture sector, as many of them do not view farming as a viable career option in the long run. As a result, MoAF is planning to provide a social …

Like any other organization, the pandemic has impacted the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) with case investigations and in many areas of their mandates, responsibilities and functions. Given the protocols, they were not able to summon the accused for interrogations whereby they have many cases waiting for the pandemic to end.  ACC …

Despite the continued lockdown in the southern region of Bhutan, especially in Phuentsholing, there is a surge of positive cases in the country, with the highest number of positive cases reported in the last two days. A member of Technical Advisory Group (TAG), Dr Sonam Wangchuk, said the increasing number …

The Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) on behalf of the construction firms in the country has made an appeal to the government to work under containment saying they have no other choice. Though the government has supported the contractors in availing foreign workers to continue their works at site, the …

According to the two telecom companies in the country, there is no differential tariff for 5G, and while there may be concerns on the higher bill amount, the companies explained that because of the difference in the connectivity speed with 5G being multiple times faster than 4G, consumption of data …

Shortage of quarantine facilities are a challenge Since the lockdown began more than two weeks ago, the country has noticed an increase in COVID-19 positive cases. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) Secretary and also the Chairman of Wangdue, Punakha and Gasa COVID-19 Task Force (WPGCTF), Karma Tshering, …

Samdrupjongkhar Dzongda, Tharchin Lhendup, said that they have around 300 positive cases, and they have converted 8 hotels to non-isolation hospitals to keep the patients, and with the current accommodation space, they can still contain more than 100 patients. He said, “For now, the situation is manageable and the recovery …

TCell says net usage went up by 30% after lockdown while BT says 23% Mobile Internet users are venting their frustrations over the poor Internet connection for the past several days. It was felt that the introduction of 5G impacted the network, but not so, according to both the telecom …

The lockdown has been hard on the consumers who have no option but to pay high prices for vegetables and grocery items. Despite the government directive to keep fixed prices for all local and imported vegetables, some vendors and grocery shops remain indifferent. Some shops are selling several vegetables at …

With the increase in the number of Omicron variant positive cases, in the south in Phuentsholing, Sarpang and Samdrupjongkhar, surveillance measures and contact tracing and testing have been stepped up. Furthermore, security along the border is being strengthened, and awareness program to educate the people on the safety measures and …