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All children from six months to less than five years of age, and with chronic medical conditions, must be registered with the Bhutan Vaccine System (BVS) or in the nearest health facilities for COVID-19 vaccines as early as possible. An official from the Ministry of Health (MoH) said although vaccines …

Gasa Tshachu (hot spring) used attract more than 200 people commuting between Punakha and the tshachu. It also provided a good opportunity for the people of Khatoed and Khamead gewogs to earn some income by selling their local produce to the visitors. Like the people in Laya and Lunana have …

The National Environment Commission (NEC) has imposed a fine of Nu 132,500 since the launch of the Zero Waste Bhutan Application. To date, 127 incidents have been reported through the App. As per NEC, they have collected few amounts and defaulters have not made the payment yet. They are given …

Starting January, the quota for Duty Free goods will be discontinued for those who were entitled so far according to the PMO. Over 1,226 individuals were entitled to and availed of the quota so far. This enabled those with quota to buy high quality goods like wine, whiskey, cosmetics as …

Khandu from Paro loses 6 horses after Thromde gives it to STT According to Thimphu Thromde, stray cattle and horses are seen on the roads because the owners are not taking care of them. Thromde also notified the public to take care of their cattle and horses and not to …

According to the Royal Monetary Authority’s (RMA) annual report of 2021, the retail transactions have gradually shifted from paper-based to electronic forms since the adoption of the digital payment system. It states that due to the pandemic, it has become increasingly important to adopt and use new digital technologies in …

The possibility of closure of the special education loan given by the commercial banks, BoB, Druk PNB and BnB, has many people worried. A few of the anxious people say their prospects of moving abroad to explore new opportunities will end if there is no loan to fund their education.   …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) in collaboration with WHO will introduce CT Scan services at Samtse and Dewathang hospitals. Currently, MoH is working on the procurement process, infrastructure and human resource capacity building to operate the services at the hospital. Tentatively, MoH plans to operate the service by mid of …

During the question-hour session in the National Assembly (NA), the Member of Parliament (MP) Karma Lhamo of Mongar asked the Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo on the strategies to increase the population growth rate in the country as it would have a negative impact on the country’s labor force and …

Member of Parliament from Sombeykha Constituency, Dorjee Wangmo asked the Agriculture Minister if  there are any plans to set up a milk packing unit for the benefit of the people in order to improve the country’s economy and promote agricultural and livestock products during the question and answer hour session …