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The Government of India handed over a consignment of 20,000 COVID-19 RT-PCR test kits to the Ministry of Health today.

As a recipient of services, the public is naturally interested and concerned to know how safe hospitals and health systems are. From health official's manner towards patients and attendants to performing a proper surgery, people have raised questions in the past. But many go unreported. In the absence of such sources of information, the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is now urging the public to make use of the Hospital Incident Report System if the services are not safe or not up to their expectations.

Bhutan witnessed impressive progress in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. But the country still has a long way to go. This was highlighted by the Information and Communications Minister during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Development Forum for Asia and Pacific today. The Minister also emphasised on how the ICT played a critical role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) in Thimphu has recently been on the receiving end of people's frustrations for not being able to provide its services to everyone. There were hues and cries from the public on social media which led to the opening of three temporary sub-stations in Thimphu in mid-October. However, most didn't make use of these sub-stations. According to RSTA, only about 30 per cent of the targeted people came to avail the service. 

Cardamom growers in Korphu in Trongsa are enjoying a bountiful harvest for some years now. And it is no different this year. However, the pandemic has restricted its market access. It is normally sold at the auction yard in Gelegphu, which is now a high-risk area. 

More vehicles carrying goods started coming in after opening of additional transhipment spaces at truck parking, Phuentshogling Higher Secondary School ground and Ahlay land customs station. With this, unlike before, importers do not have to wait for days to bring in their vehicles.

The government of India has agreed to export onions to Bhutan till December. People rushed for onions when the export was banned in September. Taking advantage of the situation, a farmer in Samdrup Jongkhar is trying his hands on mass cultivation of onions.

Commemorating the 12th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty The King, Prime Minister along with other officials offered a thousand butter lamps and prayers at the Grand Kunrey of the Tashichhodzong yesterday.

Tourism Council’s decision to permit domestic tourism has brought in much-needed respite for people affected by the pandemic. The number of locals visiting the...

Local pilgrim sites and tourist attractions are getting a facelift to promote domestic tourism. Recently, a team of officials visited Rangtse Nye in Haa to improve the area for visitors. The sacred site in Gakiling Gewog is more popularly known as Sangbay Nye, aptly describing its secret location among the hills.