Govt. saves Nu 2.3B from travel, training and inessential spending
April 25th, 2020
The government has spent Nu 1.27 billion (B) so far for Covid-19 response and containment plans, of which Nu 988 million (M) was spent on buying essential food items and fuel.
Latest figures with the finance ministry show that the economic affairs ministry has purchased about 1,200 kilolitres (1.2 million litres) of fuel and about 20,000 liquid petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for both commercial and domestic use.
We’ll come out of this as a more united and resilient nation: Health Minister
April 24th, 2020
While the whole world is struggling to cope up with the...
Covid-19 fear sends people looking for sublime sanctuaries
April 24th, 2020
Covid-19 may have limited the movement of people, particularly in the...
Coal company compensates for damages
April 24th, 2020
Kuchi from Rishor in Dewathang gewog, Samdrupjongkhar received Nu 1.1 million...
Watching what your children watch
April 24th, 2020
When will the schools reopen? This is a question on the minds...
Militia group launches campaign materials
April 24th, 2020
The militia group (2003) launched physical distancing awareness campaign materials for...
School fees: To pay or not to pay?
April 24th, 2020
With schools closed soon after the 2020 academic session began, private...
House owners come to the rescue
April 23rd, 2020
If the fiscal measures are helping house owners, they are letting...
Changes at CFM to ensure physical distancing
April 23rd, 2020
Shopping for vegetables at the Centenary Farmers Market (CFM), Thimphu, would...
Children at increased online risk during Covid-19 pandemic
April 23rd, 2020
Children in Bhutan are at increased risk of harm as their...
From feeding to growing food
April 23rd, 2020
It is not cleaning or dusting furniture or fixtures, it is...
Highlanders to the rescue of chopper service
April 23rd, 2020
If the Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services (RBHS) had come to the...
Short-term loans to help industries
April 22nd, 2020
Industries will now have access to more than Nu 500 million...