While students of Laya Middle Secondary School face challenges, such as the high cost of goods and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables, the school is not exempt from the government’s nutrition initiatives, according to the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD). Responding to questions on why students …

With increasing concerns over youth developing vaping-related illnesses, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said proactive steps are being taken to curb the growing threat posed by e-cigarettes in Bhutan. According to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), no new cases of vaping-related lung collapse have been recorded since …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is implementing wide-ranging reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to make it more attractive, relevant, and globally competitive. The Director of the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development, Sangay Dorji, highlighted that the curriculum is being diversified to …

High above the clouds in the mountain village of Laya, cheers echoed across the valley as horse riders raced through the cold October wind. Among them were two brothers from Paro, whose story captured the hearts of many at the 8th Royal Highland Festival. The brothers had brought their horses all …

Hand sanitizers are popular in Bhutan, especially after the pandemic, and it can be seen everywhere and many people even carry it around in their bags. However, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has raised concerns over ethanol, classifying it as a substance that may pose health risks, including cancer and …

Children in Laya dream of going to school, but only up to Class 10. Beyond that, the dream begins to fade. For many students in Laya, continuing education beyond the basic level is a challenge that feels almost impossible to overcome. Despite their determination, factors such as the absence of …

At the Friday Forum held at the RUB Convention Hall in Thimphu on 17th October, the Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, delivered a keynote address on “Brand Bhutan” as part of the 12th anniversary special of the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS). RIGSS, established in 2013 under …

Despite persistent concerns over nurse shortages in the country’s hospitals and primary healthcare centers, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is stepping up efforts to increase staffing through a series of new recruitments. Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, said that the National Medical Services (NMS) inducted 191 Diploma Nurses with effect from …

A late-night altercation in Simtokha, Thimphu, has once again brought to light the growing tension over limited parking spaces in the capital. Tshering Zam (name changed), the wife of a hotel owner, and Karma Yangchen (name changed), the daughter-in-law of a building owner, were involved in a physical fight over …

The National Education Policy (NEP), set to be implemented from the academic session of 2026, brings significant reforms across all levels of education. Under the new NEP, the government has reaffirmed that education will remain free up to Grade X for all school-going children, in line with constitutional provisions. The …