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WEBSeptember 18th, 2024. In the hope of getting their sacred nangtens (relics), Pema Om, had been praying and conducting rituals at Lhading Goenpa and beyond since August 5 when the 13th century lhakhang was robbed of its sacred relics. Yesterday, a three-day ritual appeasing the protective deity of Bhutan, Mahakala, concluded at the goenpa.
Celebrating 500 years of Pema Lingpa’s history: a native scholar …
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · Last year, the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs has issued an executive order to celebrate contributions of a native Buddhist scholar Pema Lingpa.
Civil Service Reform Act comes into effect | Kuensel Online
WEBDec 31, 2022 · The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) implemented the Civil Service Reform Act of Bhutan 2022 yesterday, reorganising civil service into nine ministries. The implementation of the new ministries was held with a simple ceremony yesterday. Some of the ministries also posted pictures of ceremonies marking the new beginning.
State of the Nation report focuses on pandemic - Kuensel Online
WEBDec 14, 2020 · In the economic front, the economy grew at three percent in 2018, and improved to 5.46 percent in 2019. It was projected to grow further at 6.9 percent in 2020. However, as containment measures for the pandemic brought large parts of the economy to a standstill, growth was revised downwards to -2.1 percent based on June estimates.
Respecting the labour regulations | Kuensel Online
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Respecting the labour regulations. August 22nd, 2024. Post Views: 1,078. The department of labour’s recent reminder to employers is not merely a reiteration of policy—it is a critical call to action. The insistence on adhering to the Regulations of Foreign Workers Recruitment, particularly concerning plumbing and electrical jobs, is aimed ...
NCHM forecasts more rainfall and extreme weather events
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) predicts slightly above normal rainfall with potential for extreme weather events for the remainder of the monsoon season. This is according to the NCHM’s latest weather outlook for this season. The forecast is based on data spanning from 1996 to 2023. The average temperature and ...
GNH Survey: Citizen’s well-being and happiness touch 93.6 percent
WEBMay 23, 2023 · The Gross National Happiness (GNH) Survey for 2022, launched yesterday at the Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies, unveiled an impressive finding: 93.6 percent of Bhutanese report feeling happy. This marks a significant increase compared to previous years and highlights the country’s ongoing commitment to prioritising the well-being and ...
Bolstering tourism sector - Kuensel Online
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Bolstering tourism sector. March 4th, 2024. Post Views: 293. The government’s proposal to bolster tourism services by introducing enhancements such as streamlined payment gateways and quicker visa processing times is a commendable step forward. This initiative, aimed at facilitating a smoother …
Survey reveals global consensus for bold climate action
WEBJun 24, 2024 · About 88 percent of Bhutanese interviewed in a survey said that they wanted stronger climate action from their leaders. The result is from the UNDP’s survey, The People’s Climate Vote 2024, which was launched yesterday in New York. The survey asked people whether they want bolder climate action from their country. The survey was conducted to help decision-makers as governments begin to ...
Tourism Development: Looking beyond SDF | Kuensel Online
WEBJun 22, 2022 · Some years back the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) deducted from the tour operators’ earnings a levy called the Tourism Development Fund (TDF). For the creation of this Fund, the TCB deducted US$10.00 per tourist per visit, including 20% of the FIT Surcharge. Over the years the amount of TDF collected was very, very substantial.
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