THE NATION

According to the National Human Resources Development (HRD) Advisory Series, job creation in the Private sector has been on the rise as compared to government, public corporations and non-governmental organizations. Therefore the Labor Ministry is developing the 11th Five Year Human Resources Development (HRD) Master Plan for private sectors and …

Having felt the need to implement the food control policies and strategies using its inspectorate and laboratory facilities, the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) brought together stakeholders involved in food business and handling in a day-long National Stakeholder Workshop on Food Standards in Thimphu. The Food Act of …

Given the frequent cases of stabbing that makes it into the news and police files, it seems like the crime has been given an ‘in vogue’ status. But on a note of concern, which it realistically is, it does raise a lot of questions. For one, is it because they …

Bhutanese members of the Transparency Advocacy Group (TAG), a South Asian regional think tank focusing on transparency and Right To Information presented a set of indicators for assessing the state of transparency and RTI in the SAARC region. As per the latest Transparency International rankings the majority of South Asian …

The Thimphu city corporation plans to improve the sewerage treatment plants (STP) situation in Babesa areas with a simple technology. The new areas which are of main focus are in Lungtenphu, Changbangdu, Semtokha and in the local area plans (LAP) in Babesa. The sewerage treatment plant has been handed over …

The tag ‘branded’ or ‘foreign’ always strikes a note with customers and while out shopping eyes are naturally on the lookout for commodities with this in mind. An initiative by the Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts (APIC) under the economic affairs ministry (MoEA) aims to change this prevalent trend. …

After the launch of its National Human Resources Development (NHRD) Advisory Series, the Labor Ministry (MoLHR) is now developing human resources in the private sector. According to the NHRD advisory series there are around 500 jobs created in the civil sector, which will gradually decrease each year.  The main sector …

The use of innovative electric fence in eastern dzongkhags to shield crops from wild animals has shown constructive outcomes in the research sites. The Impact assessments conducted last year by the Research Development Centre (RDC) in Wengkhar showed that the use of electric fence in the sites reduced human wildlife …

The Ambassador of India to Bhutan, V P Haran, called on the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang last Saturday. Lyonchhen welcomed Ambassador V P Haran and spoke of Bhutan’s close friendship and relationship with India. Lyonchhen said that he looked forward to working with him …

After the third abduction case in Sarpang in the last four months, residents feel that the security in their gewogs should be tightened. They said volunteer members with just traditional bow and arrow is not enough for the prevailing circumstances. Therefore the residents now want extra care and security from …