During the first Meet-the-Press conference on 29 February, the media highlighted concerns regarding the government’s commitment to attracting 300,000 tourists and the relatively low number of dollar-paying tourists in the country. On this the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay responded, “I have instructed the Department of Immigration to expedite visa processing. …
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On February 14th, Save the Children Bhutan, in partnership with Bhutan Transparency Initiative (BTI) and Renew, launched a transformative EU-funded initiative titled “Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Development.” The event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including the Speaker of the National Assembly and representatives from …
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The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) allocated around Nu 1 million in 2021 to certify 45 products from 12 companies. These products underwent certification procedures at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Kolkata, India. While the products were certified, they did not meet the …
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On 17 December 2019 during the 112th National Day of Bhutan, His Majesty The King announced the launch of Gyalsung, Bhutan’s national service to the country. To further strengthen the security, peace, unity, harmony, and sovereignty of our country, His Majesty has envisioned Gyalsung as a way to enable all …
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In a gripping encounter at the ACC Men’s T20I Challenger 2024 held in Thailand, Bhutan’s cricket team faced a challenging battle against Indonesia. Despite a valiant effort, Bhutan fell short by a mere 16 runs against Indonesia, in a match that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats. …
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The world has been living with COVID-19 since 2019 with its evolving variants. Once a global pandemic, it is now regarded as a part of the flu. It was first detected in China in late 2019 and has since spread to more than 200 countries and territories. A total of …
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The Monk and The Gun fails to make it to the final list of five nominations for the Best International Feature in the Oscar Awards. The Monk and the Gun had been shortlisted for Best International Film for the 96th Oscars as one of the 15 movies in the first …
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On 19th January, Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed the detection of JN.1 Variant of COVID-19 in the country. The MOH informed the general public that the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC) has detected the JN.1 variant (a sub-lineage of the BA.2.86 Omicron) through routine COVID-19 Integrated Influenza surveillance on …
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A critical issue continues to cast a shadow over the democratic fabric of the nation – the underrepresentation of women in key political positions. As voices from various regions express their opinions on the matter, it becomes evident that the struggle for gender equality in politics is both a pressing …
Read More »As per Royal Bhutan Police a total of 3,669 individuals were arrested for substance use in the year 2023. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, where 1,557 individuals were arrested. The statistics highlight the highest seizure of pharmaceutical drugs, with Spasmo Proxyvon Plus capsules being the most …
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