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Most shopkeepers in the capital report a drastic fall in their business where business has not been the same since the pandemic. The shopkeepers also reports dip in quantity of the goods purchased. Namgay Lham, owner of a general shop said that pandemic has seriously impacted the sales. “It was a significant stumbling block and a real inefficiency in our …

By Sonam DekiA media to function effectively and timely vastly depend on the information at their disposal. In Bhutan, government plays vital role in shaping the news and its content. Most stories reported in media, government has large stake and making of it. The in-depth news are reported depending on the degree of information access given to the journalists. More …

Ensuing declaration of COVID-19 as pandemic, Bhutan closed its’ 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 …

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 …

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 “My biggest source of inspiration is His Majesty the King, who is selfless and a brave king, a leader like no other who puts …

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 …

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 …

Staff Reporter In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of India’s 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 …

The vehicle dealers are directly affected by the moratorium but they stand in solidarity with MoF announcement   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 …

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.  “We couldn’t bring in any cash last year in light of the fact that the sellers couldn’t trade the item outside,” said Pemba, Tshogpa …