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The 20-bed Riserboo Hospital at Wamrong in Trashigang, has been facing a severe nurse shortage for nearly five months. Only five staff nurses are managing the ward, far below the health ministry’s standard of 15 to 19 nurses for such a facility. The shortage began after several staff left for further studies, and others were transferred. The situation worsens when...

In what seems like a repeat of past challenges, the export of betel nut via Samtse has come to an abrupt halt. The clearance certificate from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade expired last month, forcing exporters to divert their shipments once again. While prices have remained high, traders are starting to feel the pressure. The road to India via...

The Bhutan National Digital Identity, or the Bhutan NDI app, was launched in October 2023. However, even today, many people still seem unfamiliar with the app, despite it having over 200,000 users. As the country gears up for the digital transformation, the GovTech Agency has begun awareness programmes in five districts, starting yesterday. Most of the people in Shompangkha gewog...

The Royal Civil Service Commission has extended the contract period of General Service Personnel (GSP) and Elementary Service Personnel (ESP) employees. Their contract period will be extended up to five years. However, the RCSC said they have to yet to finalise on the para-regular status. There are about 6,500 GSP and ESP employees. According to the RCSC, the GSP and...