THE NATION

The UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow, UK is happening from 31 October to 12 November 2021against the backdrop of the latest IPCC Report which showed that unless there are sustained and large-scale reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5 degree Celsius will be impossible …

Although the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, for the prevention of COVID-19, in children aged 5 through 11 years, however, Bhutan is waiting for the WHO’s recommendation on the matter. The National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NI-TAG) member, Dr …

Thimphu Thromde has plans to tackle the problem of stagnant waste water drains and sewerage drains, which has been a yearly messy problem, especially during the monsoon season. According to Thimphu Thrompon, Ugyen Dorji, the biggest drainage problem arises in the core Thimphu area and Changzamtog area. The problem starts …

As far as the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is concerned, it is fully prepared for the up-coming Third Local Government (LG) Election. The elections for Gups, Mangmis and Tshogpas will take place on 22 December 2021.   The preparations were done based on the earlier experiences since 2008, and on …

According to Thimphu Thromde, there is erratic supply of drinking water at Upper Changzamtog area due to lack of sufficient water supply from the main water source to the reservoirs. Thimphu Thromde plans on addressing this shortage by supplying the reservoirs with water from the Chamgang water source by laying …

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 …