The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) launched the Recovery School in Yonphula in August last year. The school, formally known as Yarabling Higher Secondary School, is a specialised institution designed to provide a structured and supportive environment where students can continue their academic learning while undergoing guided recovery. …

In a country that prides itself on compassion and inclusivity, the Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan (DPOB) is calling on citizens to turn empathy into action. The organization has launched an ambitious initiative to reach 10,000 members, inviting individuals to contribute either through a one-time donation or monthly support, aimed …

Victim denies allegations of financial motive, speaks about life after paralysis In the case of 23-year-old Lhamo, who was severely injured and left partially paralysed following an incident involving 55-year-old Leki Dorji, the victim’s family has decided to pursue legal action under the Civil Liability Act of Bhutan 2023. In …

Earlier, this paper reported on the views of trainees from the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program regarding the reduction in the duration of their training. Following this, the paper reached out to relevant departments to understand the reasons behind the move. According to the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), …

On 13th April this year, the Thimphu Dzongkhag Court, Family Bench, sentenced 55-year-old Leki Dorji to 2 years, 11 months, and 29 days in prison after finding him guilty of domestic violence resulting in grievous injury to his 23-year-old girlfriend, Lhamo. According to the court’s verdict, Leki Dorji may opt …

A 42-year-old man from Lhuentse has successfully summited Lobuche East Peak in Nepal, standing at 6,119 metres. Tashi Dorji, a tourist guide by profession since 2006, achieved the climb after nearly two decades of building his career through persistence and self-reliance. Lobuche East is widely regarded in the mountaineering community …

At a time when many Bhutanese are pursuing studies and careers abroad, one academic has returned home after earning international recognition for his research. Dr Sonam Dorji W., an academic at Paro College of Education, has been awarded the prestigious Faculty Thesis Award at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) …

The Bhutan Qualifications and Professional Certification Authority (BQPCA), under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, has announced a major revision of eligibility criteria for registering medical and health professionals in Bhutan. The move comes in response to practical challenges faced by candidates, evolving international practices, and the need to …

Following earlier reports on changes in teacher recruitment and training, the Education Minister has clarified that foreign teachers currently in service will continue under their existing contracts, with no immediate plans for discontinuation. The education minister said, “Around 214 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) graduates are expected to join the …

It has been almost five months since the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) imposed a complete ban on the use of mobile phones during academic hours. The Office of the Vice Chancellor announced last year that starting 1st October 2025, students across all RUB colleges would no longer be permitted …