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The Labour and Employment Act 2007, which has been in place for nearly two decades, mandates employers to compensate their employees for any workplace-related accidents. However, despite clear legal provisions, many employers remain unaware of the legal consequences of non-compliance. The Department of Labour received seven compensation-related complaints from employees last year. Workers' compensation refers to a system where employers are...

Restoration work along the Dunglagang-Kilkhorthang district road in Tsirang is causing inconveniences and disrupting traffic flow. Commuters are urging the contractor to expedite the work. They said that despite the closure of the old road, actual construction work has yet to begin. Currently, only the foundation cutting for the project has been completed, and a few truckloads of boulders have...

The Bhutan Medical Relief Team was warmly welcomed home after completing a vital humanitarian mission in earthquake-affected Myanmar. Deployed under the Command of His Majesty The King, the team delivered emergency medical care and humanitarian support in one of the worst-hit regions of the country. The deployment came in response to the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28....

The Asian Development Bank projected that the country’s economy will grow at 8.5 per cent this year. However, in its outlook report, the ADB says the country needs to strengthen its financial sector to achieve this growth. According to the report, currently, the country’s financial system lacks depth and inclusivity. Limited access to credit, especially for small businesses and rural...