The tobacco dilemma
September 26th, 2020
The government, despite severe criticisms from several groups and political parties, went ahead with the decision to allow the sale of tobacco in the country. It made the Bhutan Duty Free Limited the main vendor of tobacco products.
Nu 3B soft loans availed from ADB and WB for Covid-19 related activities
September 26th, 2020
The government wants to keep the economy ticking over during the...
Wholesale traders waiting for SOP to start importing
September 26th, 2020
Not many wholesalers of goods, especially essentials, have enough stock to...
Post-lockdown assessment show high rate of compliance
September 26th, 2020
Three weeks after the lockdown, Thimphu has not recorded any positive...
Stations report drop in air pollution during lockdown
September 26th, 2020
Confinement measures imposed to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic...
High aerosol transmission risk at Bhutan-India gate in Gelephu: TAG
September 26th, 2020
Gelephu to date reported eight Covid-19 positive cases including the cases...
Eight out of nine red zones test negative
September 26th, 2020
581 individuals from eight clusters of the red zones in Phuentsholing...
Picture of first lockdown in Thimphu
September 26th, 2020
In the wee hours of August 11 the government declares a...
Greening a city’s soul-An option for improving Norzin Lam
September 26th, 2020
The Thimphu Structure Plan 2002-2027 prepared based on the principles of...
Neighbourhood first during Covid-19 times
September 26th, 2020
In the midst of disruption, loss and uncertainty, we sense hope...
Foreign Minister attends virtual LDC meeting
September 26th, 2020
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Tandin Dorji participated at the...
After the holidays
September 22nd, 2020
The festive season is here. We start with the sacred Thimphu...
Youth register for work at MDP despite Covid-19 cases
September 22nd, 2020
There is no dearth of loaders at the Mini Dry Port...