A total of 2,995 candidates will be appearing for the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) this year up from last year’s 2,014 candidates. These candidates will compete across four categories: General Category (PGDE, Administrative Service, Finance Service), BE.d Category (B.Ed. Dzongkha, B.Ed. Primary and B.Ed. Secondary), Dzongkha category, and Technical …
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His Majesty The King’s upcoming 10th to 18th October visit to Australia has sparked joy, pride, and a deep sense of patriotism within the Bhutanese living in Australia. The Royal Visit is expected to draw a large gathering of Bhutanese from various cities, such as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, …
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Last year the Dental Department was set up in Taba, Thimphu to address the decentralization of healthcare services beyond Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) premise. The relocation was intended to address growing patient demand and alleviate congestion at JDWNRH by distributing services more evenly across different regions. By …
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22 backed out due to various reasons despite being selected To enhance STEM education across Bhutan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is making progress in addressing the shortage of qualified STEM teachers in public schools. During the 33rd session of Parliament, Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, addressed …
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To address the growing concerns surrounding student mental health and the alarming rise in youth suicides, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in collaboration with the Thimphu Thromde, launched a Situational Analysis Survey across schools in Thimphu conducted from 26 to 31 August 2024. The initiative aims to …
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Gyalsung, Bhutan’s National Service, was launched simultaneously across 4 Academies, on 5 September 2024. As the first batch of Gyalsups embarked on this new journey, they shared a range of emotions from nervousness to excitement. Their reflections highlight the personal challenges and growth they are experiencing, as well as their …
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The Bhutan Civil Service Examination’s (BCSE) Preliminary Examination (PE) has always been a significant achievement for those aspiring to enter civil service. This year’s PE shows an increase in participation. 4,102 graduates appeared for the PE, marking an increase of 732 candidates. 3,370 candidates appeared for the PE in the …
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During the 7th Meet-the-Press session, concerns were raised about patients being referred too late, as reported by doctors in Kolkata, India. This issue is perceived as a shortcoming in the healthcare system. To this, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, said that patients are sent to Kolkata specifically during their final …
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During the 7th Meet-the-Press session, the Prime Minister(PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay addressed discussions within the government concerning the rules and regulations governing contract employees in Bhutan. PM noted that the three-year contract duration seemed insufficient, and recommendations were submitted to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) for consideration. “The response …
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The Bhutan Council for School Examination and Assessment (BCSEA) has announced a change in its approach to trial examinations. Effective immediately, the practice of sending trial examination question papers from BCSEA to schools will be discontinued. Instead, schools will return to setting their own trial examination questions, a system that …
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