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Dragteng Langthil’s Member of Parliament (MP) Gyem Dorji during the Question Hour session in National Assembly shared that upon the unforeseen cracks and deformation on land and houses under Dragteng and Langthil Gewogs in Trongsa after the construction of hydropower tunnel, there were few recommendations made by expert team for …
Read More »Increasing number of Patients opting for acupuncture therapy over long term pain medication
The most popular therapy received in the National Traditional Medicine Hospital is Acupuncture, also known as Kam-Khab (dry needle). This therapy is commonly used to treat pain. This therapy is used for overall wellness, with migraine being the highest followed by joint pains in Bhutan. This therapy is said to …
Read More »GoI releases Nu. 1.19 bn for plan activities and both countries launch Rupay
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), received from the Embassy of India in Thimphu a cheque amounting to Nu. 1.19 billion for the Project Tied Assistance (PTA) on 19 November 2020. This release of funds is part of the Government of India’s (GoI) assistance to the …
Read More »Electronic Patient Info System delayed due to COVID
The Ministry of Health (MoH) had targeted the electronic Patient Information System (ePIS) to reach at least 44 health facilities in the first year and so far the project has been handed to the Thimphu Tech Park Limited (TTPL) through DHI as per the government directive. ePIS, is a superior …
Read More »Students of class VII and above in Phuentsholing Thromde will be relocated for the next academic year 2021
Class V and VI will be in self-containment mode and class PP to IV will be provided with a bus system All schools to open next year In order to provide uninterrupted education to the students, the ministry of education (MoE) plans that all the students of Phuentsholing thromde from …
Read More »390 foreign laborers imported in 28 days while 1,168 are yet to come
33 of 390 tested positive for COVID-19 In 28 days, 390 foreign laborers have entered the country via Phuentsholing. The import of laborers was started on 1 October with directives from the government. In addition, the government approved entry of 1,168 more laborers for now. The labor import is done …
Read More »Focus on Southern Dzongkhags for winter vegetables
The Agriculture Minister Yeshey Penjor said the government is focusing on southern dzongkhags for the production of winter vegetables. “Taking the example of Onion, if there is any restriction of import it is important for us to make ourselves sufficient. The government policy for food and nutrition security means both …
Read More »Engineers being trained in software that will improve book keeping and ensure timely payment to contractors
Training of engineers from private construction firms are under way on how to use Construction Manager Software. This is after engineers working under government agencies have been trained and they have implemented the using of the software. Given the advantages of using the software, the Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) …
Read More »Rest of the country outside border areas fairly safe: Health Minister
Health minister Dechen Wangmo stated that going by the surveillance mechanisms and reports, the the Ministry feels confident to say that except for the border areas which have a porous 700 km border area to consider, the rest of the country is fairly safe and comfortable during the pandemic. Lyonpo …
Read More »309 COVID-19 cases in the country as of Tuesday with 18 active cases
The total COVID-19 cases reported so far is 309 in the country, of which 215 are male and 94 are female. Currently 18 are active cases (15 male and 3 female). In one week, 22 cases, age between 20 to 54 were reported in the country, out of which 21 …
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