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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the once-thriving hotel industry finds itself grappling with unprecedented challenges, such as low recovery rate from the pandemic, new policies implemented for the tourists, and adjusting with the latest trend which is a shift towards working with lean workforce. Despite initial hopes in …
Read More »Thimphu Thromde awaits govt institutions to paint roofs before imposing fines
Thimphu Thromde has refrained from imposing penalties on individuals who have not adhered to the roof color regulations outlined in notifications issued in July 2020, October 2021, and 2022. Around July 2020, Thimphu Thromde released a notification, signed by the Executive Secretary, instructing building owners to follow specific permissible color …
Read More »Sungjoen App and free Wifi
In the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering’s live Facebook session yesterday, PM spoke on the reason why the Sungjoen App and free WiFi pledge did not take off. “To provide free WiFi, we need to build lot of infrastructure. One station is not enough for 4 to 5 …
Read More »Way forward for the private sector
In a highly anticipated Facebook session held Live, the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering shared his insights on the way forward for the private sector and its development. PM emphasized on the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector, stating that both entities play a …
Read More »Preparing for and dealing with future floods after the Lhuentse tragedy
Flash floods is one of the most common disasters in Bhutan, which generally occur due to intense rainfall and failure of natural dams built up by debris. The majority of the country’s agricultural land and infrastructure is located along drainage basins that are highly vulnerable to flooding, particularly riverine flooding …
Read More »Bhutan National Bank wins Best Bank in Bhutan award
Bhutan National Bank won the Best Bank in Bhutan award at the Indian Chamber of Commerce Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Awards 2022 in Goa, India. The Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted the Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Awards 2022 in Goa in July 2023, an event which aims to …
Read More »Canadian universities and colleges to visit Bhutan
A press release said that representatives from twenty-two prominent Canadian universities and colleges will be showcasing education opportunities in Canada during the second EduCanada delegation to Thimphu, Bhutan on July 26-27, 2023. The participating universities and colleges will highlight the courses they offer, scholarships, information on student experience, accessibility, affordability …
Read More »Devastating flash floods wreak havoc in Gelephu and Phuentsholing
In a devastating turn of events, flash floods struck the towns of Gelephu and Phuentsholing in Bhutan, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents reeling from the aftermath. In order to inform and warn the general people of Phuentsholing Thromde about the severe situation brought on by the torrential rainfall harming …
Read More »New ESWL service in JDWNRH to remove Kidney stone and other stones using only shockwaves
The Prime Minister Dasho (Dr) Lotay Tshering inaugurated the new extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) machine service at the JDWNRH this morning. The machine uses high energy waves to break down Kidney Stones of 2.5 cm into dust without any invasive surgery. It can even go up-to 3 cm …
Read More »Gelephu records 4 cases of rabid dog bites in 2 months
The first case occurred on 31 May, when a 29-year-old army personnel was bitten by a stray dog at the Tareythang army outpost. The dog was later found to be rabid and had bitten three other people: an 8-year-old boy, an 18-year-old woman, and a 5-year-old boy in the first …
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