THE NATION

Meanwhile, the government is still waiting for official correspondence on the rates from GoI Bhutan is in the process of creating a digital ecosystem for governance, and for the citizens to reach their full potential with equitable access to services for all through the use of Information Communication and Technology …

After the recent directive by the RMA to freeze loans for the three financial institutions (namely BDBL, NCSIBL and RICBL), these institutions are temporarily suspending some of their plans. “As a result of the directive, the RICB is no longer able to give out new loans and it will be …

The investigation of the death of a 34-year-old kidney patient, Sostika Gurung, in an isolation hotel in Thimphu on 28 January 2022 is completed and submitted to committee members of the Bhutan Medical and Health Council (BMHC) for further review. An official from BMHC said there is a need for …

The flow of foreign laborers into the country has eased the struggle and difficulties in completing works in the construction sector. There are also certain changes in the system to revive the country’s economy, and to ensure that the Bhutanese workers can learn from the foreign skilled workers. Ministry of …

As a result of the pandemic, the import and export business has become institutionalized, and this has become the norm around the world. Bhutan encountered difficulties in exporting potato and ginger, and areca nut to India. According to the Economic Minister Loknath Sharma, there is a strict requirement to have …

Monkeypox virus which was usually spotted only in the African region has now been reported in 11 countries across Europe and North America, and in Australia with at least 85 cases and growing. It is the first global outbreak of its kind. The Royal Government of Bhutan and the Ministry …

Thimphu TechPark Limited (TTPL), Bhutan’s first IT Park, was started a decade ago to attract IT companies from Bhutan as well from abroad to work in a stimulating environment, and build the much needed ecosystem in the IT sector since it holds great potential for a landlocked country, like Bhutan. …

After the government’s decision to absorb all the class X pass students into government schools, some of the public schools especially in the urban areas are congested where they have around 50 students in one classroom. The Education Minister Jai Bir Rai said there are 133 government schools across the …

As per the international sources, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 in June 2022. Also, Moderna is seeking US authorization for vaccines in children under six. FDA will now review the company’s data and make a decision on whether the …

The restriction of bar license since 2010 has not reduced consumption of alcohol, but as some people have pointed out, it has increased illegal sale of alcohol, fronting, and unethical license trade and operation of numerous illegal bars. The motion to lift the ban on bar license has been passed …