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Most cases of Covid-19 detected in the country were from Chhukha (Phuentsholing) which has 21 female and 157 male cases detected so far. The country has reported 53 cases from Dantak, 28 cases from IMTRAT, 173 cases from quarantine centers and 10 cases from community. 178 cases are imported cases …
Read More »HRH in Kuwait to convey condolences of His Majesty
Upon the Command of His Majesty The King, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck is visiting Kuwait from 18 – 20 October, to convey the condolences of His Majesty and the people of Bhutan on the passing of His Highness the Late Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber …
Read More »Vegetable Vendors complain of lack of customers at MLCP II
Meanwhile Centenary Farmers Market is back in business at one third capacity On Monday, some vegetable vendors moved to Multi Level Car Park II to run their business; however, the vendors are not happy since there are no customers visiting the area to buy their produce. A fruit vendor, Thinley …
Read More »BEO case in witness stage
The Bhutan Employment Overseas Agent (BEO) case is in the witness stage after both the prosecutor and defendant issued rebuttals twice with submission of their evidences in the district court, Thimphu, according to Office of Attorney General (OAG). The cross-examination of the witness in the witness stage was suppose to …
Read More »Formal notification of Allay and Toorsa tea route permitted for Bhutan’s bilateral and transit trade with India
The Indian Embassy in Press release said that acting on a request received from the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Government of India on 16 October 2020 formally notified the Asian Highway 48 connecting Torsha tea garden in India and Allay in Bhutan, as an additional route corresponding to the …
Read More »ECB, ACC and RAA get new heads
His Majesty The King appointed the new Chief Election Commissioner, Commissioners of the ECB, the Chairperson of the Anti Corruption Commission, ACC Commissioners, the Auditor General, and Drangpons to the Supreme Court and High Court on 14th October. Sonam Topgay, who was serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of …
Read More »From football to archery sports makes a comeback but with protocols
It has been over a month since The Office of the Prime Minister released a press note “Venturing into the new normal: Unlocking period ends” on 10th of September. The document entailed unlocking of sports following precautions and limited capacity measures along with other relaxations like for public gathering, schools, …
Read More »Govt agrees to open CFM after vendors says not able to sell vegetables
Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering announced that the existing CFM will always remain a farmer’s market. However, for now they will ensure only one third of the existing cubicles remain open to serve the people of that area. It will open from Wednesday. He did he would like to update …
Read More »PDP calls upon Govt to re-open CFM saying poorly ventilated MLCPs are not an option
PDP in a release said it had remained silent on the Government’s closure of the Centenary Farmers’ Market (CFM) since the Government has announced that the move was to fight the COVID-19 spread in the crowded market place. “We have been observing the closure of CFM and meeting the vendors, …
Read More »DNT and DPT candidates share their hopes and plans for the upcoming Chhoekhor-Tang by-election
Dawa, 42 from Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Tenzin Norbu, 35 from Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) are the two candidates who will be contesting for the upcoming by-election of Chhoekhor-Tang constituency. The resignation of the Opposition Leader has led to the by-election, however, the election date is yet to be confirmed. …
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