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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has announced plans to replace the Moderation Exercise, a current performance evaluation method, with the Bhutan Professional Standard for Teachers (BPST) aiming to reduce teacher workload and improve job satisfaction. Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa explained that the discussions with the RCSC and …

At the Bhutan Innovation Forum, one of the recurring discussions was held about how Bhutan can strike a balance between embracing globalization by preserving its rich cultural heritage.  Oznur Bell, CEO of Constructor Knowledge and Chancellor of CUB, provided an insightful perspective on how Bhutan can address the challenges in …