In relation to the observation of two German tourists at Phuentsholing hospital for suspected cases of COVID-19, the Chief Medical Officer of the Phuentsholing Hospital, Dr Thinley Pelzang said that despite repeated tests the German couple did not show any fever. Earlier, at the border crossing, the lady had shown …
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One of the biggest fortunes for Bhutan has been that the right King has always been there at the right time, or conversely our Kings have adapted themselves well to the situation around them and led from the front. His Majesty The First King helped complete the task of a …
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The whole nation celebrated the 40th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on 21st February. Every dzongkhag started their day with a butter lamp offering followed by celebrations dedicated to His Majesty. Changlimithang Stadium was filled with festive colors and activities to celebrate the …
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His Majesty commanded DHI to provide financial assistance to the 30 National players With the noble objective to encourage sports and events that promote national unity, His Majesty the King commanded DHI to provide financial assistance to 30 national football players. To this effect, an MoU was signed between DHI …
Read More »A medical report by the Fukuoka Higashi Medical Center of 10th January 2020 has confirmed that Sonam Tamang, 28, has suffered from ‘Brain Death.’ However, it is not true that Sonam Tamang has ‘lost her life a few days ago,’ as claimed in a Facebook Post that went viral as …
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In the biggest increase in the number of Corona cases China reported an increase of 15,104 new cases and 252 deaths on Wednesday 12th February evening by 5 pm. The vast majority of the new cases came from the Corona epicenter in the Hubei Province with 14,840 new cases there …
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His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Their Majesties the Gyalyums, His Royal Highness The Gyalsey and members of the Royal Family graced the Consecration of the Druk Wangditse Lhakhang on 5th February 2020. The Prime Minister and government officials also attended the ceremony, along with the …
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The government achieved a major feat in introducing the Nu 1,200 SDF for regional tourists and getting it passed in both the National Assembly and the National Council via the Tourism Levy and Exemption Bill 2020. In the process, the government had stood up to strong pressure from the powerful …
Read More »MoH says it is prepared to deal with Corona From 1st January to 7th February 2020 a total of 2,890 tourists visited Bhutan of which there were 629 Chinese tourists. However, there has also been some cancellations. Of the 358 cancellations till 7th February 197 gave corona virus as the …
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NC also adopted the Tourism Levy and Exemption Bill The Tourism Levy and Exemption Bill of Bhutan 2020 has been adopted by the National Council (NC) with 17 Member of Parliament (MP) of National Council (NC) supporting the Bill, 2 MPs not supporting and 2 abstained from voting. Leisure tourists …
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