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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In the pursuit of dreams abroad, Bhutanese individuals find themselves entangled in the complexities of education consultancy firms, where promises often mask the stark realities. Through the lens of 23-year-old Sonam’s journey, she unravels the challenges shaping the experiences of those seeking educational and professional opportunities abroad: “These consultancies treat …