During the Meet-the-Press session, The Bhutanese questioned the Minister of MoICE about how the ministry plans to stop or regulate exploitative practices in reality shows. In response, Lyonpo Namgay Dorji stated that according to Section 7 (140) of the ICM Act 2018, BICMA is responsible for regulating internet connections and …

During the Meet-the-Press session, the Education Minister mentioned that despite encountering some concerns and varied reactions from parents, the ministry’s primary focus lies in the personalized attention students could receive at such schools. Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay also added on to what Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa stated, as PM …

Patients can visit the JDWNRH for dental checkup again in 5-6 months’ time.  The Ministry of Health (MoH) had moved the Dental Department to Taba, Thimphu in early 2023 with plans to enhance the dental services and also to free up the space in JDWNRH. However, many patients still had …

JDWNRH is undergoing transformative changes, particularly in its critical care services. The National Medical Service (NMS) said that the new surgical ICU at JDWNRH will be equipped with high-end medical equipment through the donation of Nu 10 million from Her Majesty The Royal Grandmother Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck. NMS states, …

In January 2024, the Ministry of Health (MoH) revealed the alarming attrition rate of 25 percent among nurses, expected to increase beyond 30 percent by March. Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said, “First, we have to solve the nurses’ shortage issue because quality service at JDWNRH could get compromised, which is …

BFDA to find out which batch of Wai-Wai is implicated The popular instant noodle Wai-Wai, a product of the Chaudhary Group (CG) established in 1984 in Kathmandu, is widely distributed and eaten in Bhutan. As per recent findings by the Market Monitoring Committee of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), there are …

“If I had the power to grant visas to all my participants, I would have granted them. My role is to invest the money as part of the scholarship, not to give them visas,” says Kelzang Phuntsho, the reality singing show organizer. This statement comes in context of the visa …

The fulfillment of the directive to cancel Saturday classes stirred widespread relief from students, parents, and educators alike, as the new government announced that Saturday classes would be canceled. According to many teachers and students that the paper interviewed, Saturday off starting from 4 May was a break they really …

2 winners reveal dark side of reality shows The 1st runner-up, Kinley Dema, of the popular show Kalapingka Season 5 in 2021 said that the show organizer, Kelzang Phuntsho made a clear announcement in front of viewers about a Diploma scholarship to Australia for her but it has been two …

MDH, a popular Indian spice brand, has been in controversy following allegations of pesticide contamination in some of its pre-packaged spice products. This comes after Hong Kong suspended sales of certain spice mixes over high levels of ethylene oxide, triggering Singapore to recall MDH, and another Indian spice brand, Everest, …