THE NATION

The Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu which was launched on 14th April 2020 has so far supported livelihoods for 34,384 people who had been affected by the pandemic and the Relief Kidu will be extended by three months from January 2021 till March 2021. The fourth phase of the Relief Kidu …

Two forest fire incidences were reported on 24 December when everyone was fighting against the spread of COVID-19 in the community in Thimphu. One incident was reported from above Bjimena school at around 12:30 pm while the second forest fire was reported from near Dechenphodrang Lhakhang at around 4:50 pm. …

Extraction of timber problematic due to fragile geological condition, difficult terrain, poor accessibility and infrastructure As recommended by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in their reports to open up the timber industry and have a bigger wood based industry in the country, to …

The Good Governance Committee presented a review report on the Annual Anti-Corruption Commission Report 2019 on Tuesday. The Report consisted of the Commission’s policy priorities; performance of the ACC; Bhutan’s ranking on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (TI-CPI); follow-up on National Council’s recommendation; and issues for deliberation. The Committee reported …

The National Council (NC) has passed European Investment Bank (EIB) Framework Agreement with 18 yes votes and 5 abstaining. The agreement came as an urgent bill and the agreement will be submitted to for Royal Assent. The government will be using EIB to help revive the country’s economy which was …

The flu vaccine for the general population has arrived, and it has cleared, regulatory requirements, since the ministry had to get clearance from the Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA). It is being be distributed to the health facilities. The ministry has been receiving queries on the flu vaccine for the general …

A total of 491 health professionals have been deployed on COVID-19 duty. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) has deployed 277 health staff on COVID-19 duty as of 28 November. Phuentsholing hospital has deployed 124 health staff, Eastern Regional Referral Hospital has deployed 32 health staff, and Central Regional …

To the question raised by Khamdang Ramjar’s Member of Parliament, Kuenga Loday, on establishment of Business Incubation Centers (BICs), to ensure regional equity, the Economic Affairs Minister, Loknath Sharma, said that the ministry has established the BICs as pledged. Lyonpo said that in western region, the ministry has already established …

The Finance Minister Namgay Tshering said that Bhutan had received an offer through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of multiple International Financial Institutions like World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) asking if Bhutan wanted to defer its international loan payments due to COVID. Lyonpo said Bhutan declined to …

One of the pledges of the government within the first 120 days was to set up Sungjoen App and ensure free WiFi for all the people. And regarding this the Member of Parliament from Menbi Tshenkhar asked the Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication on the status on …