THE NATION

The Tourism Association has proposed the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) waiver to the government as a post-COVID recovery measure. The group has presented a proposal to the National Assembly’s Economic and Finance Committee, requesting consideration during the forthcoming session. During the meeting of tour operators and Tourism Council of Bhutan …

Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji who is the Chairperson of National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) said that they are very concerned about sexual harassment which is happening not only in offices but in schools and everywhere else. He said, “Our people have a perception saying sexually harassing a …

With the aim and hope to encourage other Persons With Disabilities, four groups comprising of 45 persons with disabilities, have started four different businesses in Thimphu. The businesses include bakery called Healthy Options in Motithang, Lhagoe Tailoring in Olakha, a candy production house in Hongkong Market and Kuenphel Entertainment that …

Seeking support for mental health and well being is no longer something to be ashamed about. Such acceptance is mainly due to the fact that there is more awareness and sensitization on mental health issues. Nowadays, school children across the country are voluntarily seeking support for various mental health issues …

The mysterious stoppage of Bhutanese boulder exports to Bangladesh via India has seen some sign of letting up as limited boulder exports at a reduced capacity are happening from Samtse and Phuentsholing. The General Secretary of Bhutan Exporters Association (BEA) Tshering Yeshey said that Samtse is exporting boulders at 40 …

A few thousand vials of AstraZeneca vaccine will be expiring by the end of October this year. This is one of the reasons for discontinuing the COVID-19 vaccination for the walk-in eligible individuals. The other reasons being that Bhutan will not buy the AstraZeneca vaccine, as most of the eligible …

Starting 1st October, the National COVID-19 Taskforce has given the approval to continue with the normal process of importing foreign laborers. This means the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) is now approving the import of foreign laborers, and the employers have to go to their respective COVID-19 Taskforces, …

The 10th Royal Wedding Anniversary on 13 October will also mark Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s 10 years as the Queen of Bhutan. Although the contributions made by Her Majesty for the country and people cannot be summarized in just one or two pages, however, Her Majesty’s commendable contributions in the …

The Office of Attorney General (OAG) is waiting for closing argument and judgment of the Bhutan Employment Overseas Agent (BEO) case. OAG has submitted all their summarized arguments of the BEO case, and after the closing argument, OAG will not get the opportunity to file additional information on the case. …

With no new community transmission of COVID-19 in the country, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) will be revisiting the COVID-19 protocol, especially the delivery of food for the patients’ attendants in the wards. When the first national lockdown was announced on 13 August, one of the safety measures, …