The new and revised Performance Management System (PMS) called the Managing for Excellence (MaX) 2023 system will now govern how the performance of civil servants are assessed. The PMS has witnessed a dynamic evolution over the years. Pre-2006, assessments focused on attributes. Then, 2006-2014 saw an alignment with the mission …

Gelephu has become a hazard zone for school-going students, as they face a list of challenges that put their safety and education at risk. The surge in wild elephants roaming closer to human settlements has sparked concern among parents and communities. Adding to it are the seasonal flash floods that …

As the trend of the Australia dream has also given birth to Canada and United Kingdom (UK) dreams as an option, people are now increasingly trying out for both Canada and UK. However, the reality is quite different with people having to battle high living standards. Representatives from 21 prominent …

In a recent report by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), the medical field in Bhutan has been facing a concerning shortage of healthcare professionals. The shortage of healthcare professionals is not limited to one hospital, but extends to the Central Regional Referral Hospital in Gelephu and Eastern Regional Referral …

The queues to get tokens and medical reports at Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is raising  concerns for the patients and attendants, as they have to stand in line for hours. The line often extends to the footpath connecting the old hospital. The token issuing time in the …

The prevalence of mental health issues among many school students has become a pressing concern in Bhutan. According to a counsellor from one of the schools in Dagana, the factors contributing to the mental health issues among the students include academic pressure, last-minute exam preparation, family problems, peer pressure, substance …

Narayan Katel & Pema Choki/ Thimphu As the public continues to focus on the ongoing trend of the Australia Rush, there is a crucial aspect that often gets overlooked, the psychosocial impact on the children left behind in the care of their grandparents or relatives. The children can experience a …

Fertility rate for 2023 drops lower to 1.86 Bhutan is currently facing a significant decline in its fertility rate. Recent statistics reveal that the country’s fertility rate has dropped to 1.866 births per woman in 2023, marking a 1.43 percent decline from the previous year. This downward trend has been …

The recent surge in mega festival events held in the capital has raised concerns among club owners, karaoke operators, and party organizers, threatening the survival of their businesses. The Bhutan Karaoke Association, representing a group of party, club, and pub owners, has taken the matter to the Thimphu Thromde, urging …

In a significant move aimed at improving the livelihoods of civil servants and retaining them within the country, the National Assembly (NA) of Bhutan recently approved a substantial 50 percent pay hike. While the decision has sparked a lively debate among the country’s recent graduates, surprisingly, many of them do …