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The number of chortens and Lhakhangs being vandalized in the country has reached an alarming level, with a total of 319 incidents recorded since 2018. As of 31 July 2023, there have been 32 chorten vandalism offences and four lhakhang vandalism offences recorded. Division IX Trashigang dealt with the highest …
Read More »Malaria outbreak affects farmers and students in Sarpang
According to the Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health (MoH), it is the farmers and students that are most affected by the recent malaria outbreak in Sarpang. It is mainly due to their occupation, lack of preventive measures and behaviors that leave them vulnerable to the vector-borne disease. MoH …
Read More »Cough Cough but is that cough syrup safe ?
In the wake of recent global concerns regarding the safety of medicines (cough syrup), Bhutan’s commitment to ensuring the safety of imported pharmaceuticals has come to the forefront. The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) assured that the medicines imported are done through thorough regulations including the importers to furnish …
Read More »Devastation strikes settlement along Gelephu-Trongsa highway as Sethikhari stream bursts
In a tragic turn of events, the settlement below the Gelephu-Trongsa highway was shattered as the Sethikhari Stream overflowed, causing havoc in the community. The incident, which occurred around 1 PM on August 24, resulted in the damage of around 13 households, affecting individuals ranging from children to an elderly …
Read More »Some FIs and parts of the private sector discuss pay hikes
With the 50-74 percent pay hike given for the civil servants since July, the private sector is also gearing up for a pay hike, starting from financial institutions (FIs) to small companies, and even Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The Bhutan Chamber for Commerce & Industry (BCCI) will be increasing the pay …
Read More »World Bank to provide USD 50 mn budgetary support
The World Bank will soon be providing USD 50 million (mn) or around Nu 4 billion (bn) budgetary support to the government. The budgetary support will come in the form of soft or concessional loan as part of the concessional loan window to Bhutan. The interest rate will be minimal. …
Read More »Rising tide of drug-related cases spurs robust surveillance efforts by RBP
The comprehensive screening of professional drivers, totaling 3,987, consisting of 278 bus drivers, 2335 taxi drivers, 776 other drivers including tourist drivers, truck drivers, and other show 233 individuals had tested positive for substance use. These are 19 taxi drivers, 1 bus driver, 40 other drivers, and 173 others. The …
Read More »What does the growing number of tigers mean for Bhutan?
A 27 percent increase in tiger numbers, reflecting successful conservation strategies and ecosystem health As per the National Tiger Survey Report, there has been a significant surge in the number of tiger count in Bhutan, which indicates the amount of effort put in for the conservation and a conducive environment …
Read More »Finance Minister says CSI will continue to give collateral free loans even after merger
The Finance Minister Namgay Tshering confirmed that the National Cottage and Small Industry Development Bank Limited (CSI) will be merging with the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL). One of the biggest concerns of the merger is that the collateral free loans given by CSI to rural farmers and cottage and …
Read More »CAB and Dantak sign MoU
The Construction Association Of Bhutan (CAB), under President Trashi Wangyal, in collaboration with officials from Project Dantak, led by Chief Engineer Brigadier Jaswinder Singh, recently conducted an impactful interaction session. The primary objective of this session was to encourage and foster increased participation of local Bhutanese firms and agencies in …
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