As the land moratorium in Gelephu continues, both the people and the real estate agents are expecting a significant rise in land prices once the restrictions on the sale and purchase of the lands are lifted. The moratorium on the sale/purchase of land and properties was imposed with effect from …

Recently, RCSC has announced 106 undergraduate scholarship opportunities for the academic session 2024-2025, both within and outside the country. The eligibility criteria specified that all class 12 graduates of 2023, except repeaters, were encouraged to apply. However, there was dissatisfaction among Arts students due to the limited number of slots …

The world has been living with COVID-19 since 2019 with its evolving variants. Once a global pandemic, it is now regarded as a part of the flu. It was first detected in China in late 2019 and has since spread to more than 200 countries and territories. A total of …

In the village of Moutsang Chhu in Chudzom Gewog, Sarpang, a night of celebration turned into a tragedy, resulting in the alleged involuntary manslaughter of a 31-year-old man. The incident was reported by the Gup of Chudzom (Dovan) Gewog, Bishnu Pradhan Rai, to the Sarpang Police Station on the 20 …

Social sectors in Bhutan, such as health and education, have been facing the major brunt of the attrition due to the mass exodus. The decrease in the teacher and student ratio can potentially lead to the diminishing of quality education. Dorji Tamang, a teacher from Dagana, has offered his insights …

The recent board examinations have brought to light a nuanced narrative encompassing both academic success and the growing stress levels among students. Various research studies share the finding of a correlation between academic pressure and stress among students. While the country and social media wildly celebrated those who came first, …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) manifesto has articulated a holistic and ambitious education reform agenda. The manifesto addresses the challenges posed by the prolonged closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting a comprehensive strategy aimed at revitalizing the nation’s education system on multiple fronts. At the core of the PDP’s …

The 12 constituencies in the south have made a bold decision, collectively entrusting the nation to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This united front is rooted in a shared belief that PDP will be the catalyst for transformative change, steering the nation towards a brighter future. The Southern Bhutan region, …

Tshering Dorji of BTP highlighted on issues such as low household income, human-wildlife conflict, inadequate connectivity, a lack of markets for agricultural produce, and the need for economic diversification. On why people should vote for him, he stated that just as a new broom is needed to sweep away old …

Pema Drukpa, is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Khamed-Lunana constituency in Gasa, and he addressed the issues within his constituency. He emphasized on the necessity for widening and blacktopping the road from Tashithang to Gasa, as well as the importance of constructing fences to safeguard agricultural harvests. Pema …