Earlier 4 night MICE waiver was never implemented Earlier this year in late January the Department of Tourism announced that to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) tourism in Bhutan, there will be SDF waiver to MICE participants for 4 nights not including the travel dates to the venues, …
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The loan deferral is coming to an end for various sectors in June 2024 and after this, blanket deferrals of the past is unlikely. According to a reliable source the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) is keen to let the banks decide client by client on who can pay or not …
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24-year-old Sonam Choden met a gruesome death on the early morning of 31 March in lower Motithang below the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) Office when she was assaulted by a 32-year-old man. However, Sonam is not just another crime statistic, but was a real person, with a real life …
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. According to World Health Organization (WHO), ASD is a diverse group of conditions. They are characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other signs include unusual ways of doing things and acting, …
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The numbers are in, and the data shows that there is a major drop in Bhutanese heading for Australia in 2024 compared to 2023. In January and February 2024, a total of 1,787 Bhutanese got student and dependent visas compared to 3,169 in January and February 2023. However, the 2024 …
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The Department of Tourism said Bhutan welcomed 25,003 guests between January and March 2024 which is compared to 12,696 arrivals in the same period last year. While the numbers have doubled from 2023 this is still a far cry from the 2019 peak when Bhutan saw 53,124 tourists from January …
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His Majesty The King is in Bangladesh on a State Visit, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, and Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, on the invitation of the President of Bangladesh, His Excellency Mohammed Shahabuddin. Their Majesties were warmly welcomed …
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Several illegal online lotteries still operational in Bhutan’s name in India In a surprise revelation, it has been found that the largest donor to Indian political parties is Bhutan’s former Lottery Agent Santiago Martin. Martin’s company Future Gaming and Hotel Services purchased Rupees (Rs) 13.68 billion (bn) of Electoral Bonds …
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USD Reserves at USD 589 mn When the new government came into office they were left with Nu 22.1 bn in government bonds debt and Nu 9.8 bn in Treasury bill debts, both of which are the highest ever. Both borrowings are from the domestic market and primarily from Financial …
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On 17th March, 2024 at around 9 am the North Thimphu Police Station (NTPS) received a complaint of the body of a dead baby being found near Rinchenling Home, Taba, Thimphu. Upon receiving the complaint, the joint investigation team from NTPS and forensic team of JDWNRH proceeded to the scene. …
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