Ensuing declaration of COVID-19 as pandemic, Bhutan closed itsโ International border gates as preventive measure on March 23, 2020. Exactly after two and half years, Bhutan is ready for re-opening its International Border Gates. By Sonam ChokiBhutan is readying on smooth opening of international border gates-Phuntsholing, Samtse, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar on September 23. The country is focused on travelers …
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Suicide is preventable but are we there for them?
By Tenzin Lhaden In almost last four (2019-July 2022) years 381 individuals committed suicide in the country. Among them, 50 were students, 63 youths (below 25 years), and 268 were adults above 25 years. The maximum numbers of suicides were recorded from adult (above 25 years). All twenty dzongkhags have reported the suicide cases. Samtse records the highest number with …
Read More »The 14th and 15th Golden Youth Award winners
Ngawang Palden Jamtsho from Motithang Higher Secondary School in Thimphu bagged the 2022 Golden Youth Award (GYA) while, Sangay Yeshi from Gongzim Ugyen Dorji Central School in Haa wins the 2021 GYA title. By Tenzin Lhaden โMy biggest source of inspiration is His Majesty the King, who is selfless and a brave king, a leader like no other who puts …
Read More »Strengthening friendship through cricket
Sonam Deki A friendly cricket match was played between office of Indian Embassy, Thimphu and Bhutan Cricket Team at India House, Thimphu on August 19, 2022. The match was organized in welcoming Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, the new ambassador of India to Bhutan. The cricket match was played with the objective to strengthen the relationship between Bhutan and India. India and …
Read More »Youths indulgence in futsal
Futsal, an indulgence in vogue for youths has kept them off the substance abuse Sonam Deki Many youths are switching to Futsal as healthy alternative and to keep them occupied in the capital. Futsal is the game which is frequently referred to as mini-soccer which was founded in 1930 in Uruguay. The number of Futsal players are seen to be …
Read More »India-Bhutan Cooperation on Cyber Security
Staff Reporter In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Indiaโs Independence, the Indian Embassy in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, the Government of Karnataka [Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology] and the Ministry of Information and Communications, Royal Government of Bhutan organised a virtual workshop on Cyber Security. Speaking at the …
Read More »Meanwhile vehicle dealers coherence with moratorium on vehicle imports
The vehicle dealers are directly affected by the moratorium but they stand in solidarity with MoF announcementย ย Phurpa Wangmo In the midst of depleting national foreign reserve funds the finance ministry announced the moratorium on the import of vehicles on August 18, 2022. In accordance to the Article: 14. Section 7 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan which …
Read More »Cordyceps collectors make bumper harvest
Tenzin Lhaden Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, cordyceps collectors faced difficulty to harvest cordyceps, and cordyceps agencies were also impacted. It is a success story for the highlanders in Sephu, Wangdue Phodrang, this year. โWe couldn’t bring in any cash last year in light of the fact that the sellers couldn’t trade the item outside,โ said Pemba, Tshogpa …
Read More »Joint investigation reveal other causes for MV accident in Monggar
Yeshey Lhadon The bus driver initially claimed that the accident occurred due to brake failure, a joint investigation points to another side. A joint investigation conducted by the police and Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) confirmed that the accident didn’t happen because of the brake failure. The joint investigation team said that they took the bus to the workshop in …
Read More »Experts still working on contingency plan to protect foreign currency: Finance Minister
Yeshey Lhadon For the declining foreign currency reserve, the government is rolling its sleeves to address the decline by adopting holistic measures to intervene and replenish the reserve. In doing so, a team of four experts from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA), Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) and the Central Bank, Royal Monetary Authority …
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