THE NATION

The current COVID-19 cases reported in the country possibly could due to the new Indian Variant called B.1.617 and found in 44 countries so far. The health ministry was supposed to send the samples of infected people from Phuentsholing and Thimphu for genome sequencing to a WHO recognized laboratory in …

Bhutan’s popular film industry has incurred remarkable losses, as new film releases are postponed, film shootings are halted and theatres are unable to screen movies. Tshering Gyeltshen an actor and a film producer said the pandemic has upended the film industry. He said the fact that cinema halls are very …

The music industry in Bhutan has a large audience with millions of view on YouTube and attracts people who have a passion for singing, composing songs and creating music. However, many find it hard to make a living out of such a passion, and the industry is in a dire …

Meanwhile, CFM will operate under one-third of its capacity until the zone construction activities are completed According to the Agriculture and Forests Minister, Yeshey Penjor, the plan to decongest the Centenary Farmers’ Market (CFM) has been approved by the Cabinet, but is yet to be implemented. Lyonpo said they are …

The biggest political liability of the current government was the Home Minister Dasho Sherub Gyeltshen who had been convicted three times by the District Court, High Court and a larger bench of the High Court for insurance fraud of Nu 226,546. Despite a running court case and convictions, the minister …

With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases coming in, and the new variant which affects the lungs of the patient requiring constant supply of oxygen, the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hopsital (JDWNRH) has already looked into the matter and made sure the hospital will not run out of oxygen …

Debsi under Chang gewog has been a hotspot for land price speculation and construction boom. Its proximity to the capital city drew many people to invest in land and housing there, suitable to the needs and aspirations of an urbanized population but it has suffered from an unclear status as …

Residents of Phuentsholing Thromde opted for experience and re-elected Uttar Kumar Rai, the former Thrompon. He defeated his three other opponents with a total of 336 votes. He said, “In a normal situation, winning is a source of pride, but when we dig deeper and discover the true nature of …

Potholes are a perennial problem and are seen everywhere varying in sizes and shapein the capital city, prevalent more in those corner areas. They are dangerous to road users, and the damage they cause to vehicles can be hugely expensive. The most affected is on the way to Rinchen High …

The alleged suspect Tshering Yangki of the Wamrong battery and trespassing case appealed to the high court after she was not satisfied with the judgments made by Wamrong Dungkhag court and Trashigang District court. Both the lower courts pronounced her guilty of battery and trespassing. The appellant, Tshering Yangki made …