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The hotel industry has taken a massive hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the hotels in the country are closed due lack of bookings as lockdown restrictions hits the tourism sector. At the moment the hotels in the country have sent their staff on paid leave and some …
Read More »Chilli prices soar amid panic buying
The price of chilli has become costlier by Nu 400 to Nu 500 per kilogram (kg) in the past week due to fears of supply disruption and the stoppage of imported vegetables in the country to contain the spread of COVID-19. A week ago, chilies sold at Nu 200 per …
Read More »Colleges in the country take the lead in the use of Virtual Learning
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 »Illegal routes along the borders being sealed as preventive measures: Immigration and RBP
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 »JDWNRH identifies 83 staff and 6 teams to manage COVID-19
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 …
Read More »HM Appoints new Secretaries and Ambassadors
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 …
Read More »Taxis and buses offer help to govt despite drop in business after COVID-19
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 »Businesses in discomfort due to the global corona virus outbreak
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 »RBP gets cases of people deceived through online advertisement
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 »NC votes to do away with additional Nu 5 mn budget for NA
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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