Monthly Archives: December, 0

The Education Ministry started handing out the first volume of Self Instructional Materials (SIM) since 25th April to engage students who do not have access to television or the internet. SIM is the printed version of the lessons covered for students from classes PP to XII that are broadcast on BBS.

A growing number of young entrepreneurs are now exploring opportunities to become self-employed. The government and various organisations in the country are also working towards developing entrepreneurship culture.

The High Court, yesterday, upheld the judgment of Wangdue Phodrang District Court where three tshogpas in Gase Tshogongm Gewog were sentenced to three months each in prison for failing to be transparent in issuing the construction works in the gewog, last year.

The Agriculture Minister said due to “high chances” of Bhutanese Cordyceps collectors coming in contact with foreigners across the northern borders, the ministry will deploy more foresters in the northern borders, this year. This is to minimize the risks of possibly contracting COVID-19 from foreigners.

Prevention, Management and Recovery are the three key strategies Haa Dzongkhag has adopted to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in case the country moves to the Red zone.

Some 80 tour guides, who were unemployed due to the travel ban, started their temporary jobs in waste management and construction today in Thimphu.

To improve fiscal policies, boost jobs in the country, and support preparedness projects related to COVID-19, the World Bank provided USD 45 million to Bhutan today.

The country's Startup sector has been feeling the crippling impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many  struggling to stay in business.

The Nganglam Chapter of Bhutan-India Friendship Association (BIFA) distributed essential food items to around 342 families of neighbouring Indian village, Daodhara.

His Holiness the Je Khenpo appointed a new Lam Neten for Wangdue Rabdhey at Tango Dorden Tashithang Buddhist University on April 26.