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My dear friends in quarantine, Today, the government decided to extend the quarantine period from initial 14 to 21 days. The decision was arrived at purely to align with the COVID-19 response modes we are adopting by the day.The country is embracing highest preventive approach and as our surveillance picks …

Data as of 29 March 2020Source: Ministry of Health-Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MoHBhutan For more Information on COVID-19

Starting 6am today (March 23, 2020), Royal Government of Bhutan will close all international borders.1. No movement of vehicles across the borders except the authorized.2. No Bhutanese shall be allowed to travel out of the country.3. All incoming Bhutanese will be quarantined.4. Exit will be allowed for non-Bhutanese.5. Incoming non-Bhutanese …

The Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs would like to invite Request for Quotations from the eligible bidders for the following activity :-1. Supply and Installation of Passive Component Equipment.The complete set of bidding document can be downloaded from www.ddm.gov.bt. In case of any inquiries please …

The Department of Disaster Management would like to invite quotations from the interested bidders for the supply and installation of NEOC active component equipment. The last date for the submission of quotations is on or before March 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM.In case of any inquiries please call (+975)-2-321319 during …

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country was detected on 5 March 2020. Consequently, given the rapidly evolving situation and significant risks posed by COVID-19 to the people and residents of Bhutan and with a view to mitigate risks and prevent the spread of the virus, Ministry of …

The Department would like to issue an addendum to the Request for Quotations for the Supply and Installation of Active Component Equipment for the NEOC.Click here to download

The Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs would like to invite Request for Quotations from the eligible bidders for Supply and Installation of NEOC Active Component Equipments for the National Emergency Operation Centre.The complete set of bidding document can be downloaded from www.ddm.gov.bt. In case of …

The Special Emergency National Disaster Management Authority meeting chaired by the Honorable Prime Minister on 29th January, 2020 instructed the Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs (MoHCA) to conduct a coordination meeting with all the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and put in place necessary measures to step-up surveillance of Corona-virus (nCoV) …

Request for Quotation-(5th February, 2020) The Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs would like to invite Request for Quotations from the eligible bidders for Supply and Installation of monitoring equipment for the National Emergency Operation Centre.The complete set of bidding document can be downloaded from www.ddm.gov.bt. In …

Issue Date: 1 January 2020Issue Time: 3:30 PMAdvisory on Rain/SnowfallA western disturbance lies over Bhutan. Under the influence of the system, mostly cloudy weather with light rain/snowfall is likely over high passes and high altitude areas of Northern, Western and Central Bhutan from 3rd January (Friday) to 4th January (Saturday) …

In continuation to the Press Release issued on 21st June 2019 and subsequent update provided on 22nd June 2019 by the Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs, the water level in the river continues to be normal, as of 4 pm on 23rd June 2019. The National Centre for Hydrology …

MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION-13 October 2019-THE SECRETARY-GENERALThroughout my life, I have visited many communities affected by extreme weather events and other natural hazards.From the South Pacific to Mozambique to the Caribbean and beyond, I have seen the devastating and life-changing impact of the climate emergency …

Date of Issue: 25th June, 2019Time of Issue: 4:00 PM South-west monsoon is active over the country. Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been recorded over the southern belts of the country during the last 24 hours. Active monsoon is likely to continue during the next 48 hours (26th and …

Thorthormi lake view (picture taken on 24/06/2019) The Ministry of Home and Cultural affairs (MoHCA) would like to inform that the team from National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) has been able to restore the Automated Water Level Station (AWLS) of Thorthormi lake with the help of Principal and …

Update on the Water level of the lake on 24th June 2019:In continuation to the press release issued on 23rd June 2019 by the Ministry of Home and Cultural affairs (MoHCA).the water level of the lakes reported to be normal. The National Center for Hydrology & Meteorology (NCHM) is continuously …

Update on Water Level in Phochu as of 4 PM on 23rd June 2019: In continuation to the Press Release issued on 21st June 2019 and subsequent update provided on 22nd June 2019 by the Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs, the water level in the river continues to be …