During the Meet-the-Press held on friday, the Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk stated that Bhutan’s population is not growing, but remains stagnant. This is the reason for the PDP pledge to give Nu 10,000 to the third-born child until the child attains the age of 3. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said that …

Responding to a question asked during the 3rd Meet-the-Press session, held yesterday, on whether Bhutan will implement the Bhutan Baccalaureate (BB) curriculum in schools amidst the departure of trained teachers, the Minister for Education and Skills Development, Yeezang D Thapa, said that despite an attrition rate of five teachers (trained …

The latest three-month from December 2023 to February 2024 report reveals a remarkable statistic: zero doctors have left their position at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). The report indicates development in the retention of experienced healthcare professionals, and brings hope to the ongoing challenges in Bhutan’s healthcare …

The enrollment numbers in pre-primary education (PP) and tertiary education is on a downward trend. Earlier, since the revision of the official enrollment age for PP in 2020, which lowered the age limit to 5 years and above, there has been a notable increase in enrollment. However, the Annual Education …

The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) made news when it unveiled plans to introduce a comprehensive Performance Dashboard (PD) system that aims to provide a structured framework for evaluating individual civil servants’ performance. PD is designed to align closely with organizational objectives and key performance indicators, and aims to serve …

In response to the alarming rise in substance abuse cases, especially among the youth, Bhutan has taken significant steps to address this pressuring issue. As of December 2023, a total of 3,472 individuals were arrested for substance abuse, with 1,815 falling under the age category of 24. While numbers are …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) announced the list of selected candidates for Resigned Teachers on Contract slots. While many of the selected teachers will teach general subjects, however, there are more candidates for teaching English language compared to other teaching positions. Out of the total 521 applicants, …

The attrition rate has created manpower shortages in schools, hospitals, etc. The demand for skilled workers is high, and the hope is pinned of the scholarship recipients to return to Bhutan completing their studies. Top of the public concern is for students pursuing B.Sc. Nursing to return home so the …

The 150-bedded hospital, Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital (GJPMCH), which was constructed in two phases, with the support of the Government of India was inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the Indian Prime Minister Modi’s two-day official visit …

His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the participants of the 16th Golden Youth Award on 21 March. 80 students, 2 boys and 2 girls each nominated from 20 dzongkhags, are participating in the ongoing Golden Youth Award, which began on 17th March. The highly successful Golden Youth Award, …