It has been almost five months since the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) imposed a complete ban on the use of mobile phones during academic hours. The Office of the Vice Chancellor announced last year that starting 1st October 2025, students across all RUB colleges would no longer be permitted …

The Finance Minister Lyonpo Lekey Dorji said that the Royal Government of Bhutan fully recognizes the significant financial and emotional burden faced by patients and their attendants who are referred outside the country for critical treatments, such as kidney transplants. According to Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, the proposal was reviewed within …

The introduction of Cambridge-aligned textbooks for Classes 9 and 11 has marked a significant shift in Bhutan’s education system, with a stronger focus on conceptual learning, critical thinking, and real-world application. While the transition is still in its early stages, teachers are beginning to observe both opportunities and challenges in …

The Ministry of Health (MoH)  conducted a Health Emergency Management training and Simulation Exercise to strengthen Bhutan’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies. The training comes in the wake of recent health challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Nipah virus threat, which exposed gaps in emergency response and …

Recent changes to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program at Samtse College of Education (SCE), including a reduction in training duration, have come into effect this year. Earlier batches were required to undergo 18 months of training, which included six months of School Immersion and Teaching Practice (SITP). However, …

Schools in several dzongkhags across Bhutan are facing growing admission challenges due to limited classroom capacity, and a shortage of schools in areas with increasing student populations. Despite ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure, many parents continue to struggle each year to secure school admissions for their children, particularly in urban …

The Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) has released the Students’ Performance Report 2025, providing an overview of the academic performance of students who appeared for the board examinations. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of students’ results, highlighting trends in subject-wise performance and learning outcomes across schools. …

After more than a decade, TEDxThimphu is set to return to Bhutan, bringing back a global platform for the exchange of ideas and thought-provoking conversations. TEDxThimphu brings together speakers from diverse backgrounds to deliver powerful talks that aim to spark dialogue and encourage innovative solutions to global and local challenges. …

The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) is planning to strengthen its tobacco control framework through proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act of Bhutan that would explicitly regulate e-cigarettes and other emerging nicotine products, while introducing stronger measures to protect minors from tobacco use. The proposed changes are being …

Cabinet Secretary Dasho Kesang Deki said the third child incentive was discussed in the cabinet on 16th February but a detailed study will be done before any implementation. She said, “The total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level and is projected to decline further, while the proportion of …