The latest Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) results reveal a significant disparity in subject-wise performance, with Mathematics emerging as a persistent challenge for students. According to the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA), the pass rates for English and Dzongkha stand in the 90s percentage. In contrast, …
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The latest Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report (Q4 2024) from the National Statistics Bureau presents a high overall employment rate of 96.9 percent, but a closer examination reveals troubling trends. Women and urban workers are bearing the impact of Bhutan’s unemployment crisis, highlighting persistent gender inequality and a growing urban-rural …
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India reports 8 cases while Bhutan stays unaffected On 4th January, China reported an increase in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), triggering fears among the public that another pandemic, similar to COVID-19, might be starting. The Ministry of Health of China confirmed the rise in cases, though no specific data …
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Bhutan’s education system has long been characterized by its strong cultural values while making steps towards modernization to meet the evolving demands of a globalized world. However, a recent collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and Cambridge International indicates an important modification in the nation’s educational …
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The government has issued a public notification regarding a confirmed outbreak of rabies in a dog in Rametey, near Jetsun Milarepa Lhakhang in Chhukha Dzongkhag, following laboratory confirmation on December 30, 2024. The infected dog reportedly bit 11 other dogs in the area, prompting local authorities to take swift action …
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Ani Pema Deki, (Emma Slade, 58), is embarking on a remarkable journey that reflects a deep transformation in her life. Known for her calm and inspiring presence, Ani Pema Deki’s trek along the Trans-Bhutan Trail is not just a physical challenge, but a testament to the deep personal evolution she …
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During the Meet-the-Press held yesterday, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, addressed critical concerns regarding kidney transplant patients, focusing on the challenges of ABO-incompatible kidney transplants, the revision of the Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) for patients undergoing treatment in India, and the status of the revised referral policy. The Health Minister …
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At the 11th Meet-the-Press, Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, provided updates on the Ministry of Education and Skills Development’s (MoESD) collaboration with Cambridge International, which aims to refine Bhutan’s education curriculum and align it with international standards. Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa informed that it is set to move into the …
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Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay has urged Bhutanese families not to shy away from having their first and second children, despite the government’s newly announced Nu 10,000 cash incentive exclusively for families with a third child. Speaking at the 117th National Day celebrations, His Majesty The King highlighted the importance …
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Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, addressed questions on the government’s pledge to open new community and Chiwog schools amidst the challenges of declining student enrollment and the ongoing school rationalization program under the 13th Five-Year-Plan. Currently, public schools across 20 dzongkhags and 4 thromdes accommodate 148,472 students out of a …
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