Government launches subsidised airfare for international tourists
1 day ago · The subsidy will be applicable for dollar-paying tourists visiting the country in June, July and August in Summer and December, January and February in Winter. Tourists will get a 25 per cent subsidy on airfares on average. The initiative aligns with the government’s target to boost tourist arrivals to an average of 300,000 each year.
EV demand rises in the country following import moratorium lift
1 day ago · Electric vehicles, EVs, are gradually becoming a more common sight on the country’s roads, especially in the capital. Following the lifting of the government’s vehicle import moratorium in August, vehicle dealers told BBS that demand for EVs is rising. The new trend is reshaping the country’s automotive landscape and setting it on a path toward […]
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Samtse district has recorded the highest number of breast cancer cases in the country. This is according to the Population-Based Cancer Registry. The district reported approximately 25 cases from 2019 to 2022. In response to the concerning rise in cases, the Bhutan Cancer Society, in collaboration with the health ministry and the Samtse ...
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MoIT places sensors along Wangdue Phodrang-Trongsa highway to decrease disaster-related accidents. by Yeshey Lhaden. May 1, 2024. 0. Roads in Bhutan become dangerous in summer due to landslides. To decrease accidents due to such …
Nearly half fail in class VIII board examination - BBSCL
Feb 2, 2023 · 0. Nearly half of the class eight students did not perform well in the board exams held last year. The overall pass percentage stood at 56.38 per cent. This, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development say could be attributed to the learning loss during the pandemic and the introduction of competency-based question papers among others.
New interest rate policy to replace the old one - BBSCL
July 21, 2016. in Uncategorized. 0. 0. SHARES. A new interest rate policy, called the National Minimum Lending Rate, will soon replace the current base rate system of determining bank interest rates. The new policy is expected to generate more competition among financial institutions to offer interest rates in productive areas.
GDP to hit 8.9% in 2025: Government projection - BBSCL
Aug 8, 2024 · A recent government forecast shows that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by almost nine percent in 2025. The finance ministry’s Macroeconomic Situation Report for the third quarter attributes this strong growth trajectory to the 13th Five-Year Plan, which has a budget outlay of over 500 billion ngultrum, additional injections […]
All set for the poll day of the 3rd LG Election - bbs.bt
Dec 21, 2021 · The Election Commission says all preparations are in place for the poll day of the third local government election, tomorrow. More than 300,000 voters are expected to cast their votes through electronic voting machines (EVM). The polls open at 8 AM and will close at 4 PM. 1,109 polling stations have been set up across the country.
NCHM forecast hotter and wetter monsoon - BBSCL
May 22, 2024 · The country is likely to experience a slightly hotter summer with more rainfall this year. According to the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology’s outlook for rainfall and temperature, rainfall will be slightly more than normal this monsoon, that is between June and September. Normal rainfall and temperature refer to the average rainfall and temperature recorded over the last 27 years.
RCSC approves recruitment of foreign nurses to address shortage
May 24, 2024 · The Royal Civil Service Commission has approved the recruitment of 145 foreign nurses for the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital. Additionally, approval to recruit three foreign anaesthetists was also given. Similarly, to fill the acute shortage of nurses in the country, the government plans to recruit more nurses from within the country in July.