Sonam Yangdon/ Thimphu “To me, a profound excitement during a couple of days in Bhutan has been the sense of strength, identity and the clarity of thoughts and aspiration the country is pursuing. Since Bhutan’s democracy is more than a decade old, during my first day we launched the Bhutan …
Read More »PM clarifies on surface collection and dredging
The Prime Minister Lyonchhen (Dr) Lotay Tshering during the meet the press clarified that the cabinet had temporarily frozen the issuance of new permits for surface collection and dredging but it had not stopped the current operators. He said that the stones and aggregates will continue to be exported to …
Read More »Govt has no plans to establish more SOEs
In reference to the World Bank’s report on the state’s dominance of the economy, which revealed that it has not only constrained private sector development but also distorted the market, to the Prime Minister said that the government has no plans to establish more State Owned Enterprises (SoEs). “All the …
Read More »Thimphu police arrested the ‘monk’ involved in lewd and lascivious conduct
The recent video clip circulating on social media wherein a certain person is seen engaged in lewd and lascivious conduct during a religious ceremony has created furor among the public. Such conducts are inarguably not part of our accepted religious norms and practices. In this connection, Thimphu Police has arrested …
Read More »Chubu Tshachu visitors plead for electrification to ensure security
Chubu Tshachu is one of the well-known hot springs in the country. Chubu Tshachu falls under Toedwang gewog in Punakha. Like all the hot springs in the country, Chubu Tshachu is also well-known for its healing and curative properties for ailments like body aches, sinuses, ulcer, gastritis and even piles. …
Read More »19-year-old homeless youth arrested for burglary
Thimphu police have arrested a 19-year-old youth from Zangtopelri area on February 1st at around 6:30 am. The suspect is from Tsirang and is unemployed. The initial complaint was lodged on January 31st at around 8:15 AM by a shop owner in the Zangtopelri area. The suspect entered the grocery …
Read More »Contract regularization does not mean civil service job: PM
The Prime Minister made it clear that the contract employee regularization will include employees from all the ministries and agencies and not just the ministry of education. He however clarified that’s regularization does not mean a regular civil service job. “RCSC works with their own set of dos and don’ts …
Read More »Committee members of the Japan learn and earn program decides to file case against BEO
Although the case is currently under review by the Office of Attorney General, the committee consisting of about more than a hundred members has decided to file a case against BEO in the court on the grounds of breach of contract. Moreover, the members have also signed an appeal letter …
Read More »Preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare services for everyone in the 12th plan
Enhancing a healthy and caring society will be the priority of the health ministry in the 12th five-year plan. The health sector plans to work towards creating a healthier nation by taking free, equitable and quality healthcare to everyone which includes preventive, curative and rehabilitative services. The key result areas …
Read More »Three cases of newborn abandonment reported in 2018
Damchoe Pem/ Thimphu Thimphu police have received three cases of newborn abandonment in 2018. The last case reported was on 31 December 2018. The initial incident was informed to the police by a group of kids who found an infant abandoned near the mortuary house of JDWNRH. Police said that …
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