THE NATION

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 …

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 …

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, …

The capital city, Thimphu, is set to undergo a major transformation with the implementation of a 25-year duration Thimphu Structure Plan, set from 2023 to 2047. This comprehensive plan aims to improve various aspects of the city, including the building industry, housing, education and skills, social and cultural development, environment, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Dratshang, National Housing Development Corporation Limited, and Thimphu Thromde are the highest land and building tax payers. Thimphu Thromde has encountered a challenging situation as they grapple with a delay in implementing new tax rates. According to a recent announcement, taxes for land and buildings were supposed to have been …

An individual Tshering Penjor allegedly involved in a scam operation, from New Delhi, India has an arrest warrant in Bhutan. The scammer’s aide or guarantor is Dorji Phuntsho. They are alleged to be scamming innocent individuals using his family members trade license. They are involved in various fraudulent schemes, deceiving …

By Meghraj Adhikari Drinking of alcohol in Bhutan is an age old culture. The police have introduced zero tolerance on Fridays with intensive patrolling on drink and driving. Despite the efforts drink and drive is a major cause of vehicular accidents. I have my own story to narrate on this. …