In a statement, Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said, the lockdown will enable the government to control the spread of the disease and also discern the extent of transmission in the communities …
Bhutan gov’t imposes nationwide lockdown amid rising local COVID-19 cases
The government of Bhutan has imposed a nation wide lockdown starting Wednesday, amid rising cases of community transmission of COVID-19. Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering announced the decision …
Coronavirus: Bhutan Announces Nationawide Lockdown For 7 Days From Wednesday
While only designated shops within the zones and essential services will be available, all schools, institutions, offices and business establishments will remain closed during the lockdown period.
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Bhutan parliament decriminalises homosexuality, to delight of activists
A joint sitting of both houses of Bhutan’s parliament approved a Bill on Thursday to legalize gay sex, making the tiny Himalayan kingdom the latest Asian nation to take steps towards easing …
Why Bhutan-Israel ties matter – comment
The Kingdom of Bhutan, a Himalayan mountain nation, is one of the most isolated in the world. Bhutan is not as isolated as North Korea, but it has nevertheless done more so than most to resist …
CSI market to encourage local products
During the award, Phuntsho Wangmo of Bhutan Ramen in Thimphu was recognised as the cottage … Economic affairs minister, Loknath Sharma, said people start business in excitement but the product …
BoBL introduces American Express to Bhutan
Bank of Bhutan Limited (BoBL), announced its partnership with American Express yesterday. The partnership will allow local merchants to accept American Express (Amex) cards across the country as well …
U.N. chief calls for more climate finance for poor nations as 2020 goal slips
He singled out France for not boosting its finance further. “Communities in developing countries deserve better and need more,” he added in a statement. During the summit, Bhutan’s prime …
National Solidarity: Bhutan’s unique response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Given its magnitude of impact on everything worldly from how we do business to how we socialise, the reflection of 2020 as sketched in our memories would not be complete without a mention of Covid-19 …