Solidarity and science only will get us out of this pandemic: Sowai Lyonpo
May 25th, 2021
Sowai Lyonpo (health minister) Dechen Wangmo called for global solidarity to combat Covid-19 in her maiden address as the President of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday.
New protocols for quarantine hotels in Gelephu
May 24th, 2021
Considering the Covid-19 situation in the region and sporadic reports of...
We’ll be wiped out if we can’t control the virus now: PM
May 22nd, 2021
As the region continues to brace against a much severe and...
Bhutan’s greenhouse gas emissions to rise if nothing changes
May 21st, 2021
Bhutan’s forests sequestered 9.4 million tonnes (MT) of CO2 and emitted...
Contacts of Merak Covid-19 cases quarantined
May 20th, 2021
Trashigang dzongkhag’s Covid-19 task force locked down Merak and Sakteng gewogs...
Fresh setback for construction sector as Covid-19 cases rise in neighbouring countries
May 19th, 2021
With the surge in Covid-19 cases in the neighbouring countries, the...
His Majesty enters 7-day quarantine after southern tour
May 18th, 2021
After spending almost a month in the south, His Majesty The...
Community transmission in Phuentsholing still emerging
May 17th, 2021
A month since the latest lockdown started in Phuentsholing, Covid-19 positive...
Incoordination – cancer in the system
May 15th, 2021
A common issue every ministry raised during the recent mid-term reviews...
“Situation more challenging than ever before,” His Majesty The King
May 14th, 2021
His Majesty The King is in Phuentsholing to oversee measures to...
Non-hydro exports dropped 33 percent in 2020
May 13th, 2021
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the country’s overall exports including electricity increased...
Allowance for pregnant mothers raised from initial estimate
May 12th, 2021
All eligible mothers will receive Nu 39,000 each from the day...
MDP closes after drivers test positive
May 11th, 2021
Movement of goods in and out of Phuentsholing is stopped after...