The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is strengthening its response to substance use among young people through a multi-layered approach that focuses on care, early intervention, and community support.  The initiative is being implemented alongside existing recovery and rehabilitation efforts, including support systems such as the Yarabling Recovery …

People from 19 dzongkhags continue to visit Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital, the country’s only national referral hospital, often leading to congestion and pressure on existing facilities. Despite growing concerns over bed shortages and increasing patient load at the hospital, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has said that the …

As reported by this paper, Classes 9 and 11 were the first to be introduced to the national curriculum aligned with Cambridge Curriculum in March this year. With the transition to the Cambridge-aligned Curriculum, older textbooks were refined. However, the distribution of new printed textbooks could not be completed in …

For the first time, students pursuing Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering at the College of Science and Technology (CST) will graduate in 2027. The inaugural batch will include 23 graduates in Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering, 15 graduates in Mechanical Engineering, …

When the need was urgent, they were recruited. Now, as talks of a teacher surplus continue to surface, Dzongkha contract teachers say they are being left behind, facing shorter contracts and fading job security. A Dzongkha contract teacher from the south shared that although his contract was supposed to run …

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke are becoming one of the biggest health concerns in Bhutan, with health experts warning that unhealthy lifestyles, poor dietary habits, lack of physical activity, tobacco and alcohol use, stress, and obesity are contributing to the increasing number of cases …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) launched the Recovery School in Yonphula in August last year. The school, formally known as Yarabling Higher Secondary School, is a specialised institution designed to provide a structured and supportive environment where students can continue their academic learning while undergoing guided recovery. …

In a country that prides itself on compassion and inclusivity, the Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan (DPOB) is calling on citizens to turn empathy into action. The organization has launched an ambitious initiative to reach 10,000 members, inviting individuals to contribute either through a one-time donation or monthly support, aimed …

Victim denies allegations of financial motive, speaks about life after paralysis In the case of 23-year-old Lhamo, who was severely injured and left partially paralysed following an incident involving 55-year-old Leki Dorji, the victim’s family has decided to pursue legal action under the Civil Liability Act of Bhutan 2023. In …

Earlier, this paper reported on the views of trainees from the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program regarding the reduction in the duration of their training. Following this, the paper reached out to relevant departments to understand the reasons behind the move. According to the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), …