This is to notify all the Departments/Division under the Ministry of Information and Communications to submit the promotion proposals for July 2020 on or before May 15, 2020 to the HR Division, MoIC.
Contact Person:Mr.Karma Thinley
Category Archives: Notifications
Notification:Directives to Monitor Excess Charges on Transportation
As part of the nation’s effort to prevent the spread of global COVID-19 pandemic, the Road Safety and Transport Authority, MolC has implemented various initiatives including the physical distancing in passenger buses and taxis.
With the implementation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the operation of passenger buses and taxis, there are high chances that the transport operators might over charge fares on the passengers including transportation of freights.
Therefore, RSTA is hereby directed to strictly monitor the operation of public transport (buses and taxi in order to ensure uninterrupted services and also to avoid overcharging of fares .All the Regional/Base RSTA offices should be informed on the need to strictly monitor the overcharging of buses taxis Pares inclusive of transportation of freights charges.
For any enquiries please contact the following officials :
Notification:Suspension of RSTA Services
In line with public notification issued on 20th March 2020 vide letter number RSTA/TD-14/2019-20/382 the Road Safety & Transport Authority,Ministry of Information & Communications would like to once again notify the general public of following changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Penalties for not renewing vehicle documents and driving license shall not be levied from March 28th till further notice.
- All RSTA services requiring physical presence of the general public (vehicle registration certificate and driving license renewals and duplicate, vehicle road worthiness certification) shall stand suspended till further notice. However, as an alternate mode for the service, the general public is encouraged to refer to online transactions manuals for appropriate Online services payment.
- In absence of online service for vehicle road worthiness certification, the RSTA will not be able to provide service in the area until further notice. However, new vehicle registration service will be entertained.
For any enquiries please contact the following officials
Contact Person:Mr.Yeshi Dorji
Notification: Travel Advisory on Outbreak of Coronavirus
In light of the outbreak of Coronavirus in China (Map-Tracking the Outbreak Spread) and its spread to other countries, the Ministry of Information and Communications hereby issues the following travel advisory to the general public:
- Avoid travel outside Bhutan, both by overland and by air
- In the event of unavoidabke travel and to reduce the risk of infection:
- Avoid close contact with people suffering from respiratory infection and
- Use face masks, gloves and alcohol – based sanitizers while handling passports, documents, luggage etc.
- Travelers with symptoms of respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette by:
- Maintaining distance
- Covering cough and sneezes with disposable tissues ir clothing
- Washing hands with soap and water
- Avoid touching your eyes and mouth
- Follow health advisory issued by the Ministry of Health
Tourists and Bhutanese arriving in Bhutan with travel history to infected countries are requested to cooperate with the law enforcement agencies at the point of entry and follow their advice.