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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Regarding the suicide of the 13-year-old boy on 5th August, police officials have reported that the deceased’s sister discovered a suicide note, which according to the police was not shared during the incident because the sister had forgotten to mention it. According to the police, the boy’s suicide note does …

In a recent health survey conducted in Bhutan, encouraging progress has been reported in the country’s efforts to combat Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD).  One of the key revelations from the survey is the household coverage with iodised salts in preventing iodine deficiency.  The survey findings revealed that 95.07 percent of …

Family says boy could have been saved if medical services responded faster On August 5th, a tragic incident occurred where a 13-year-old boy, who was in seventh grade, in a Middle Secondary School in Thimphu committed suicide. The family of the boy are unhappy with firstly how the boy’s life …

Health Minister says the specialized school will be ready by next year From 30 July  to 2 August, in a four-day WHO media training which presented an extensive National Health Report 2024 one of the concerning topics covered during the session was the increase in disability with age, particularly among …

The recent Health Survey Report 2024 provides detailed insights into contraceptive use, family planning preferences, and demographic trends that are shaping the country’s population growth. The survey reveals that a substantial of about 74.2 percent of women currently married or in a union are utilizing some form of contraception. Among …

During the 6th Meet-the-Press Session, the Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, elaborated that Nu 300 million is allocated to build international schools, which is primarily aimed at improving the education system in Bhutan. This indicates a significant transformation in the country’s education system. “We aim to give the students a …