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 …
Read More »MoESD is working with experts to equip TVET graduates with skills for 21st-century jobs
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 …
Read More »Two brothers and their horses from Paro win the Laya highland horse race
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 …
Read More »EU warns ethanol in biocides, including hand sanitizers, could increase cancer risk
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 …
Read More »Why the dreams of education fade after class 10 in Laya
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 …
Read More »Protecting Brand Bhutan: Lyonchhen calls for cleaner environment, stronger governance, and GNH pride
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 …
Read More »20 nurses from India on contract have been recruited this month at JDWNRH
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 …
Read More »Fight breaks out over parking space in Simtokha
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 …
Read More »The overall National Education Policy and a focus on inclusive education
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 …
Read More »With 20 children dying from cough syrups in India BFDA lists measures
The World Health Organization has issued a global alert after three cough syrups were linked to the deaths of several children in India over the past month. In its advisory, the WHO said laboratory tests found dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG) in certain batches …
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