Monthly Archives: December, 0
Commemorative logo of His Majesty The King’s 40th birth anniversary launched today
Coinciding with Buddha's parinirvana, the Prime Minister launched the celebratory logo of His Majesty The King’s 40th birth anniversary in Changangkha Lhakhang, today.
Phaithang Eco Agro Farm all set to revolutionise farming in Nubi Gewog,Trongsa
Phaithang Eco Agro Farm, an ambitious initiative of the Farm Machinery Corporation Limited (FMCL) was established two months ago in Nubi Gewog, Trongsa on a 50-acre land.
Inflation rate up by 0.53 percent in the first quarter of 2020
The inflation rate for the first quarter of 2020 recorded an average increase of 0.53 percent as compared to the previous year according to the Producer Price Index report released by the National Statistic Bureau.
Villages in Chapcha Gewog, Chhukha step up measures to combat COVID-19
As a measure to combat COVID-19 Pandemic, all villages under Chapcha Gewog in Chhukha Dzongkhag are implementing strict safety protocols.
Bhutan at Her Best : a book on Bhutan’s fight against COVID-19 launched
A book titled 'Bhutan at her best' was launched in Thimphu yesterday.The 342-page book is an anthology of articles and poems on the nation's response to COVID-19.
Bhutan continues to remain in the orange zone despite cases reaching 48
As per the national COVID-19 situational update issued by the Ministry of Health, one new positive case has been confirmed. The individual who tested positive is a 33-year-old Bhutanese man who recently returned from the Middle East. This takes the total positive cases in the country to 48 and the numbers in isolation to 21.
Govt launches three programmes covering health and environment to commemorate Her Majesty’s Birthday
To commemorate the 30th Birthday of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, the government launched three programmes today. The programmes are in the field of health and the environment.
Restriction on the import of commonly grown fruits and vegetables to ease out the market for local produce
With the onset of the vegetable season and the difficulties foreseen in the export of vegetables due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Ministry has temporarily restricted the import of commonly grown fruits and vegetables but with some exception.
NECS launches National Environment Strategy 2020- The Middle Path
To further conserve biodiversity and protect the environment, the National Environment Commission Secretariat (NECS) launched the new National Environment Strategy 2020, the middle path, coinciding with the Birthday of the Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and World Environment Day in Bhutan.
Businesses in Samtse get a lifeline after the border closure, and the way forward post-Covid-19
The closure of the international border as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic has come as a boon for businesses in Samtse town. Before, the business was bleak as most people choose to go across to Indian border town of Chamurchi. Shopkeepers are now looking at the current situation as an opportunity to retain customers even if the border gate with India opens.
