DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

As compared to many other sectors which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, many ICT companies stated that they were comfortable enough and in fact, these companies stated that they saw future opportunities.  The Thimphu Tech Park Limited (TTPL) showed positive employment growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though …

As per the data from Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), the Check-Post Management System (CMPS) for inter-district movement 11 September to 12 November sawcmore than 1 million registrations by people and more than 400,000 vehicles also registered. In the same time frame, 8,747 people have travelled from high risk areas (Samtse, …

Health Minister Dechen Wangmo said that globally, countries are beginning to see a second wave of COVID-19 and this is primarily because of the laxity in adherence to preventive measures like hand hygiene, face masks and physical distancing. She said this is a strong reminder for all on the importance …

As the government focuses on Seven Southern Dzongkhags for winter vegetable production in the country, the dzongkhags are expecting good production. Dzongkhag Agriculture Officer of Pemagatshel Tashi Phuntsho said that the dzongkhag received a total Nu 9 mn for Economic Contingency Plan and 50 percent of this budget has to …

Meanwhile Southern Dzongkhags are working hard on winter-vegetables as economic activities pick up As winter is nearing and with the COVID-19 situation still looming at large in the bordering areas of the country, there is an anticipated increase of risk when it comes to entrants from the border areas into …

His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Choeda launched the “Our Gyenkhu” initiative on Friday at the Tashichhodzong in the presence of the Health Minister, and senior officials from the Ministry of Health. Taking inspiration from the selfless and benevolent acts of His Majesty the King, “Our Gyenkhu”, an …

Agency says consumer right awareness has improved with more complaints According to the Chief Program Officer (CPO) of the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), there has been a significant increase in the number of complaints registered for inflating prices of products during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he said that it …

COVID-19 has hit many businesses and among them are Karaokes, night clubs, Drayangs have been among some of the hardest hit businesses.  A member of the Karaoke Association said that although they understand that this might be the initial phase for the unlocking process, karaoke should not have been clustered …

Meanwhile those who took up farming earlier this year say it is paying off The Agriculture Minister Yeshey Penjor said that there are lots of individuals who are interested to work in the agricultural sector so MoAF is planning to employee around 7,500 youths in the Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) …

The Health Minister Dechen Wangmo said that as per their inspections and hear-say they believe that there are lesser number of people using the Druk Trace App since the relaxations have come in place. Lyonpo reinstated the importance of using the Druk Trace App and encouraged the shopkeepers and public …