During the Third Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament, Member of Parliament (MP) of Kengkhar Weringla constituency, Dorji Wangmo, raised a question to the Minister of Health regarding the Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Program (AMCHP). This initiative provides mothers and their newborn babies, up to the …
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Radhi gewog in Trashigang, known as the rice bowl of Eastern Bhutan, is witnessing its golden paddy fields turn into parched fields. Once a major contributor to Bhutan’s rice supply, the gewog is now struggling as climate change disrupts rainfall patterns and reduces water sources crucial for paddy rice cultivation. …
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During the 3rd Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament, the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Gelephu constituency, Harka S. Tamang, raised a question to the Education Minister regarding the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD)’s efforts to align the education system with the Cambridge standards. …
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As concerns grow over the impact of excessive screen time on children, from disrupted sleep and reduced attention span to emotional and social difficulties, the scene in the Trashigang tells a different story. Here, children still choose the outdoors over the glow of mobile phones, spending their afternoons running through …
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Bangladesh has proposed supplying pharmaceutical products to Bhutan through a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, a discussion that took place during the State Visit of the Prime Minister of Bhutan to Bangladesh from 22nd – 24th November 2025, according to the Secretary of the Ministry of Health (MoH), Pemba Wangchuk. The Health …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) will begin intensive training on inclusive education in January 2026 for teachers from 50 inclusive schools nationwide. Sharing the details, Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, said, “About 200 teachers will receive three-week training covering key areas such as inclusive education concepts, development …
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The Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, shared that the ministry’s recent Teacher Requirement Exercise has revealed an uneven distribution of teachers across the country. While some Dzongkhags and Thromdes now have more teachers than needed in core subjects, shortages continue in specialised fields like SEN, IT, and History. Explaining the …
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) has conducted a thorough review of the recent incident at Tashicholing Hospital in Samtse that led to the death of a child. The Health Secretary, Pemba Wangchuk, said, “I would like to clarify that all information previously provided by our health staff has been re-verified.” …
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Ani Pema Deki, with her ‘A Woman with Altitude,’ campaign has completed her heartfelt walk across Bhutan, carrying with her the prayers, stories, and hopes of children with disabilities to whom she dedicated her entire journey. As part of her preparation for the campaign Ani Pema Deki (Emma Slade, 59) …
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Ugyen Dorji (20) from Punakha, a Digital Fabrication trainee at the Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute (JWPTI), will be representing the nation at the CezeriFEST 2025 International 3D Design & 3D Printing Competition in Turkey this month. CezeriFEST is a global platform that brings young innovators together to showcase practical …
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