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For the finalization of the directive to regularize contract employees, four ministries have proposed their recommendations to the Cabinet, and the decision shall be finalized once the Cabinet accepts or opposes the recommendations. PDP, on its first day in office, established a committee to study the regularization of contract employees, …
Read More »The benefits of shortening the school week and PDP’s credibility on the line
Research studies have shown that having a break, such as day off on Saturday, can have a positive effect on students’ learning outcomes and overall well-being. A report conducted by The Hindu Newspaper found out that students who had enough rest were more likely to retain information, stay focused during …
Read More »Students demand an increase in their monthly stipend
Students in Bhutan are demanding an increase in their monthly stipend, highlighting the struggles they face in making ends meet. Despite receiving monthly stipends of Nu 2,500-3,000, most students find themselves with little left after deductions for their hostel rent and electric bills. This leaves them with insufficient funds to …
Read More »Students without Mathematics background struggle to get admission in Colleges
Arts students are finding themselves marginalized and restricted in their pursuit of higher education opportunities. With a minimum of seats given to students without a Mathematics background in the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) colleges, the aspirations of Arts students are being severely constrained. According to RUB, some of the …
Read More »Plans to enhance In Vitro Fertilization to address declining fertility rate
During the first Meet-the-Press on 29 February, The Bhutanese, based on the PDP Manifesto, raised questions about the fluctuating fertility rate to the Prime Minister (PM), and how the government is planning to raise the declining fertility rate in Bhutan. In response, PM said that in 2017, Bhutan had the …
Read More »MoH proposes to hire 100 foreign nurses for JDWNRH
The Health Ministry has put up a proposal to the Cabinet to hire 100 foreign nurses to meet the growing shortfall and high attrition rate in the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) hospital. The Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said that as of January 2024 the attrition rate for …
Read More »Voters ask PDP to keep its Saturday off promise
Teachers concerned over IWP The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) Minister, Yeezang D Thapa, provided an update on the Individual Work Plan (IWP) for teachers and the directive to keep Saturday classes off as the deadline for finalizing these decisions approached. The MoESD Minister mentioned that the ministry …
Read More »Appointment overload at JDWNRH
Most of the patients at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) are generally appreciative of the assistance they receive from the health workers. However, a significant number of individuals seeking services, such as Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and ultrasound are expressing frustration over …
Read More »Journalists ask if media is just for the sake of publicity at CSO meet
On February 14th, Save the Children Bhutan, in partnership with Bhutan Transparency Initiative (BTI) and Renew, launched a transformative EU-funded initiative titled “Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Development.” The event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including the Speaker of the National Assembly and representatives from …
Read More »Teachers hope that they are evaluated fairly in their Individual Work Plan (IWP) after it is reformed
Individual Work Plan (IWP) is used to outline an individual employee’s goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations for a specific period, typically a year, introduced by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) in 2017. Its aim is to focus on individual’s efforts and their contributions, upon which the civil servants can …
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