In response to the recent death by suicide of a school student in Thimphu over academic stress, the Education Minister Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa has announced a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing academic pressure and enhancing mental health support for students throughout the country. Lyonpo expressed her deep condolences to …
Read More »Government plans to equip 9,500 youth annually for jobs in Gelephu Mindfulness City and beyond
The government is intensifying efforts to ensure that only skilled local youth are prioritized for employment in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The Education Minister said that to achieve this, the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD) under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is collaborating …
Read More »Minister reveals plans for Bhutan’s first STEM School and tech-enhanced classrooms
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is undertaking significant efforts to equip classrooms with the necessary technology and infrastructure. This not only aims to enhance learning experiences, but also to ensure inclusivity, particularly for students with disabilities. This vision is central to the ministry’s approach, as it seeks …
Read More »JDWNRH sees 94 nurse resignations in 10 months with 58 more serving notice
NMS recruits 156 nurses from leading institutions Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said that to address the growing nursing shortage, the Cabinet has approved the recruitment of 145 foreign nurses for the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). This recruitment, set to occur in three batches, aims to strengthen the …
Read More »JSW Law launched LLM and MLS programs in Climate Change and Environmental Law
JSW Law, inspired by the vision of His Majesty The Fourth King, launched the Second Paro Forum on Water Management and Climate Change. Alongside this initiative, the law school introduced its LLM and MLS programs in Climate Change and Environmental Law, designed to educate future leaders in the field. The …
Read More »SCCI+ Initiative launched for Bhutan’s elderly and homebound disabled
The 5th National Health Survey Report has stated that the prevalence of disability/impairment increases with age and was relatively higher among the 65+ years age group. Thus, the Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan (DPOB), the Royal Society for Senior Citizens (RSSC), and Paro College of Education (PCE) launched the Service with …
Read More »Royal Visit brings tremendous sense of unity and pride amongst Bhutanese in Australia
The Royal Visit to Australia by His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, and Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck has left an everlasting mark in the hearts of the Bhutanese people. From Canberra to Sydney to Perth, thousands gathered …
Read More »Tour operators struggling due to the continued delays in reopening Samdrup Jongkhar Gate
A tour operator shared with The Bhutanese that despite being given multiple reopening dates, the Samdrup Jongkhar gate still hasn’t opened for tourists, and the timeline keeps getting pushed back. This uncertainty is making it hard for them to manage bookings and organize trips for tourists. The Samdrup Jongkhar Gate, …
Read More »Nu 1 billion study abroad program faces criticism
In response to a question during the monthly meet-the-press the Prime Minister (PM) clarified on the government’s plan to allocate Nu 1 billion to support one child from each eligible family to study abroad. The eligibility criteria were designed to benefit economically disadvantaged families, those who have not sent any family …
Read More »Remodifying token distribution: Ministry of Health’s plan to reduce wait times
Amid growing concerns over the limited number of tokens in hospitals and clinics, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has identified several key reasons for the token limitation, alongside the measures being taken to address the issue. According to MoH, one of the primary reasons for token limitation is the number …
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