In a significant move, the Parliament has passed the Civil Liability Act, signaling a significant shift towards ensuring fair compensation and accountability for victims of negligence. The Bill, which was passed in a Joint Sitting on 3 July, aims to address the tragic incidents where individuals suffered physical and emotional …

Currently, the number of school counsellors falls short of the recommended standard, which suggests having one counsellor for every 400 students. The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has recently announced three vacancies for counsellors, but there were approximately 19 resignations in the counselling service during the first five months of …

Many candidates, particularly those with non-STEM backgrounds or who studied abroad, are finding it challenging to cope with the heavy emphasis on mathematics in Preliminary Examination (PE) conducted by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC). One such individual is a dedicated history teacher from a private school in Thimphu. While …

Prime Minister defends the reservations In a significant step forward for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the National Assembly has officially adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 14 June. During the session, the Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo stressed that the reservations made should …

To promote work-life balance and periodic rejuvenation for civil servants, the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has announced the introduction of 12 days annual leave, alongside the existing leave options like 10 days casual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave etc effective from 1 July 2023 for all civil servants, except …

The Dental department from Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) has been successfully shifted to Taba a few months back. According to Mr. Gyan, a Senior Dentist, to address overcrowding and a limited expansion area at the JDWNRH for the dental department, the government has taken a significant step …

The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) released the list of undergraduate and diploma courses for seven government colleges on January 26, 2023. Notably, changes were made to the Arts and Humanities programs at Sherubtse College, including the removal of BA courses in Dzongkha and English, BA in English, BA in …

In a concerning development, the Emergency Ward at JDWNRH has been tackling the growing numbers of patients this year despite limited staff. Recent statistics in the emergency ward at JDWNRH indicate a steady increase in the volume of patients seeking medical attention. With 2,838 patients in January to 2,429 in …

Snakebite incidents in Bhutan have become a growing concern, with an increase in reported cases in southern Dzongkhags prompting urgent measures to address the issue and raise public awareness. Recent incidents highlight the need for preventive measures and improved medical resources to combat venomous bites. According to Mongar Hospital, one …

Recently, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced 40 slots for Medical Degree (MD) programs, with 24 slots available at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) and 16 slots in ex-country institutes but only 6 doctors applied for it. 4 doctors are civil servants and 2 doctors are …