THE NATION

Bhutan NDI App Launched

In a historic move towards enhancing digital services and ensuring inclusivity, Bhutan NDI (National Digital Identity) launched its highly anticipated app today. The grand event was graced by Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering, Bhutan’s Prime Minister, and attended by esteemed members of parliament.  Lyonchhen expressed his excitement for the launch and …

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Reserves at USD 550 mn

On the second day of Tenth Session of the National Assembly, the finance minister Namgay Tshering said that, the current state of economics is not just due to the policy changes or the current government. In contrast to many countries that gauge their foreign reserves based on net imports and …

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Deceptive practices on the rise in online platforms

Deceptive practices are rampant these days with an alarming increase in scams related to house rentals, furniture, vehicles, clothing, and other commodities. What is also worrisome is that it is mainly the youth involved in these fraudulent activities, particularly through the virtual wallet mobile application known as goBoB. According to …

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Some Civil Servants question Bell Curve methodology

There are many civil servants voicing their concerns over the Bell Curve methodology under Managing for Excellence (MaX) System which has been employed by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) since 2016 to evaluate performance ratings. The critics says this system demoralizes employees, discourages collaboration and creativity, and promotes subjective …

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CCAA gets 15 consumer complaints and actively redresses them

In a resolute response to unethical business practices, the Consumer Complaints & Appeals Authority (CCAA) in Thimphu took stringent measures to protect consumers’ rights in August 2023. The authority received 15 complaints, signaling a firm stance against dishonest businesses. Out of the 15 complaints received, 80 percent were individual grievances, …

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Bhutan on alert with outbreak of Nipah Virus in Kerala

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has alerted the general public regarding the recent outbreak of the Nipah Virus in the state of Kerala, India. Kerala, a southern state of India, finds itself battling the deadly Nipah virus. The Nipah virus outbreak was first detected for the fourth time in Kerala. …

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34-year-old and 26-year-old kidney recipients and their donors recovering well in first kidney transplant surgery in Bhutan

The collaborative effort between Bhutan and Thailand to conduct the first kidney transplant surgery in Bhutan is a success.  On 18 September, a 34-year-old woman received a kidney from her 26-year-old sister. Also on 19 September, the second transplant involved a 26-year-old female recipient whose 40-year-old brother donated his kidney …

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Pemagatshel gets its Dzong

Tsugla Lopen Karma Rangdrol consecrated the newly constructed Pemagatshel Druk Mijur Dechen Dzong as His Holiness the Je Khenpo’s representative on 22nd September 2023. The consecration ceremony was attended by His Royal Highness Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, the Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, Home Minister, Lam Netens, Dzongdas, Drangpons …

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