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Tourist hotels in crisis: Hoteliers call for one-time visa fee over SDF. November 15th, 2024. Faced with financial challenges and sustainability issues, three-star hotel owners in the country are planning to petition the government to reconsider the current tourism fee structure and replace the daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) with a one-time visa fee for tourists.
TikTok, new craze among young Bhutanese | Kuensel Online
Jan 1, 2022 · It’s a hive of activity. Dressed aptly for the occasion, a group of young “influencers” are preparing to shoot a dance video. The music starts and they begin to lip sync and move around with fluidity practiced and perfected. The mood is ecstatic.
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Oct 2, 2024 · Kuensel is the national newspaper of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was the only local newspaper available in Bhutan until 2006 when two more newspapers were launched. The government of Bhutan owns 51% of Kuensel while 49% is held by the public.
Need to expand our health service system | Kuensel Online
Oct 9, 2024 · The recent suspension of two private diagnostic centres in Thimphu—Menjong Diagnostic Centre (SDCS) and Padkar Diagnostic Centre—by the Department of Trade is a clear signal that Bhutan is serious about ensuring adherence to medical standards. These centres were found guilty of regulatory violations, including operating beyond their authorised scope and failing to uphold the necessary ...
Govt. and RCSC at loggerheads over regularisation of contract …
Oct 12, 2024 · Dechen Dolkar . In the ongoing saga of contract employee regularisation, the government has proposed an eight-year contract period for contract employees after the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) rejected its para-regularisation bid.
Government slashes tourist arrival targets | Kuensel Online
Oct 15, 2024 · The government will offer airfare subsidy during off season to ramp up tourist arrival figures Dechen Dolkar. Given the ongoing trend of tourist arrival in the country, the government has significantly lowered its annual targets for tourist arrivals, aiming for 150,000 visitors this year and 250,000 next year.
Guru Rinpoche’s time in Bhutan - Kuensel Online
Jun 16, 2016 · Anniversary: In a befitting tribute to Guru Padmasambhava, a giant 110-foot thongdrol of the saint that was displayed at Changlingmethang during the occasion of the Royal Wedding, was unfurled before the public, scholars and spiritual leaders of the South Asian region, yesterday. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said the common and ancient spiritual heritage stemming ...
What His Majesty’s visit to Australia means | Kuensel Online
Oct 12, 2024 · Why Bhutan should regulate social media November 8th, 2024. In today’s digital world, social media platforms like Facebook,...
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Chhudzom residents demand better road to unlock economic …
Oct 14, 2024 · Lhakpa Quendren. Sarpang—The residents of Chhudzom gewog in Sarpang are calling for better road infrastructure, particularly in light of the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project.