THE NATION

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 …

To bring the changes in the lives of children in special education, para-professionals are required, says a physiotherapist and also an occupational therapist. A SEN coordinator of the Tendruk Central School in Samtse, Tara Devi said children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) with various fine motors and gross motors needs a paraprofessional …

By Gerald Daly A strong media is a nation talking and listening to itself – (and it’s also a great antidote to social media infatuation). As the Fourth Estate, the media acts as a watchdog for society. Why is it necessary that the media serves as a check and balance …

According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Thimphu is relatively safe, as the COVID-19 positivity rate in Thimphu is around 1.5 percent, which is much lower than the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended positivity rate threshold of 5 percent for imposing COVID-19 related restrictions. An official from MoH said that …

According to the National Statistics Bureau, 83,227 children of 5 to 11 will be vaccinated, however, the data will be verified through Bhutan Vaccine System (BVS) registration as well as from the schools and institutions. An official from the Ministry of Health (MoH) said the vaccination for children 5-11 years …

There are reports of maximum complaints from the Quarantine Facilities (QF) with regard to unhygienic food and poor infrastructure. People complain Meanwhile, Kezang Dema who stayed in one of the hotels in Thimphu shared, “Government is paying a lot, and I am sure the hoteliers whose hotels are being used …

Students of Gomtu and Bajo schools to move to safe places for board exams Although the students in class X and XII and their parents continue to worry due to the uncertainty over the board exams, however, the Ministry of Education (MoE) is ensuring that the board exams will be …

FCBL imported 253.4 MT of chillies worth Nu 10.9 mn as of February 10, 2022 To meet the chilli shortage and price hike, the government approved a time bound import of “safe green chilies” into the country between January and March 2022. FCBL has imported 253.4 MT of chillies worth …