Rinzin Norbu His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, President of Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) and Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, President of Bhutan Paralympic Committee (BPC) offered Karmey and Moenlam at the Samteling Palace lhakhang in Thimphu to mourn the passing away of Yasuo Miyazawa. Late Yasuo Miyazawa passed away on March 23, 2022, in Japan. Miyazawa …

Phurpa Wangmo In a case involving the death of a 34-year-old COVID-19 patient it is investigating since January, Bhutan Medical and Health Council (BMHC) is yet to provide any concrete findings. The death of the 34-year-old patient, Sostika Gurung, the family members alleged that she did not receive proper healthcare services and that it was a preventable death, and many …

… The first large group to arrive in the country Puran Gurung On April 2, a group of 34 tourists will arrive in the country. This will be the first large group of tourists visiting the country after the lone 71-year-old Frances H Bak visited the country in August 2021. In this group of tourists, they are mostly American, and …

Staff Reporter The Reverse Isolation Facilities have been instituted in all 20 Dzongkhags under Royal Command as His Majesty’s ‘foremost concern’ is the health and wellbeing of those individuals who are most vulnerable to COVID-19, particularly due to health comorbidities. Reverse Isolation Facility is a part of the national strategy to manage the COVID-19 pandemic as the country transitions to …

A picture of two men carrying a barrel of fuel is side-splitting and altogether a scene of remote land, however, it is not a distant land. Sadly, this comedy is happening in Bhutan. The rise in fuel price will have a disastrous ripple-effect on the economy, and the ensuing condition will create a lasting void, and bridging these losses will …

… Unprecedented fuel price rise will further spur inflation adversely impacting economy Puran Gurung As fuel prices went over the roof in the country – setting a record-high, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is urging the government to institute a fuel price stabilisation measure through a press release. Costing Nu 10 and NU 17 a litre for petrol and diesel respectively, …

Puran Gurung The UNDP-MoLHR report “Addressing the Youth Unemployment Challenge in Bhutan through a Systemic Portfolio-Based Approach” proposes a portfolio of integrated solutions to tackle youth unemployment in a ‘holistic, strategic, and collaborative way’. UNDP-MoLHR report points that Bhutan has been facing the challenge since 2005, and that a majority of the population are youths, and creating a vibrant labour …

Puran Gurung Recognizing mining as one of the five economic jewels of the country, the Ministry of Economic Affairs lifts moratorium on new applications for lease of mines through the newly adopted Mines and Minerals Management Regulations 2022 (MMMR 2022). The ministry is also processing mining applications that has been put to hold, it will be processed in line with …

The annual Punakha Tshechu which started on March 12, despite observing extreme caution, was celebrated with equal gusto according to dzongkhag officials. However, the festival which is one of the biggest events in the dzongkhag’s annual calendar was performed without any public participation and only selective dances like the Zhana chham and the dance of the Pazaps were staged in …

… the COVID hospitals will prevent cross transmission and ensure delivery of normal healthcare services Puran Gurung To offer better COVID healthcare services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to prepare for possible arrivals of patients with COVID-19, and to better segregate COVID management from normal healthcare services – four COVID hospitals has been established in Thimphu, Chhukha, Mongar and Sarpang. …