THE NATION

Around 300 vulnerable groups are already shifted to the Reverse Isolation Facilities in the country. As per the data, there are around 57,000 most vulnerable population. The Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering said since the elimination of the coronavirus is impossible, and there is a rising number of positive …

15,638 applications were received between 16 January and 20 March 2022 The livelihoods of most people in Bhutan are impacted by the pandemic. Most lacked the financial means to pay their house rent or purchase the basic necessities. This is when The Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu arrived, and helped the …

While the COVID pandemic hit all business entities among the worst hit were hotels and restaurants.  The new strategic measures from the government which aims at economic revival through doing away with lockdown and restrictions based on herd immunity seems to promise a glimmer of hope to these affected businesses, …

Attempt to be made to open schools before 25 April In order to make up for the three months of lost time, the Ministry of Education (MoE) is likely to do away with the summer vacation for the 2022 academic year so that there is adequate time to cover the …

During a recent virtual press conference with the media, a concern was raised over possibility of waiver or reduction of electric bill by a resident in Thimphu. To which the Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering replied, “Yes, we have talked to the BPC regarding that. The Government doesn’t have …

Chilli production from the dzongkhags not encouraging so far says Agriculture Minister Domestic green chilli production expected to improve by April The scarcity of fresh green chillies in the market is troublesome for the people who cannot do with the hot chillies in their meals, which would include most Bhutanese. …

The Prime Minister Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering said that the most important thing in phase two is the protection of the vulnerable. He said while the biggest risk is for them, but if they are vaccinated with a booster dose then the risks reduce significantly. The PM said that even …

Phuentsholing has been under lockdown for over a month, from 16 January 2022 to 19 February 2022. The first phase of relaxation was carried out on 20 February followed by the second phase of relaxation on 24-27 February. Likewise, the third phase was carried out from 28 February to 6 …

Many business entities have been affected in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially now, after the lockdown 4.0 is imposed. To make matters worse, the loan deferment scheme, which is valid until June 2022, is coming to an end. Since most business entities have been running on losses, they …

The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) recorded 88 complaints in January and February 2022, of which 81 complaints have been successfully resolved, with aggrieved consumers being compensated, unethical practices being rectified, and business entities penalized. The remaining seven cases are under mediation or investigation. Out of the 88 complaints, 57 …