Some teachers are suffering from mental health issues due to the workload The education sector in Bhutan is facing a significant decrease in the number of teachers as an alarming number of teachers have put forward their resignations. According to the latest data from the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC),  …

Eight applications to leave comes every two weeks Recently only 11 people applied for 17 nursing vacancies The medical field has experienced a total of 183 voluntary resignations from January to 25 May 2023, of which the highest number is among nurses, with 98 nurses resigning of which 66 were …

Bhutan is renowned for its Gross National Happiness Index where happiness has a value. Various international magazines and online publications have described Bhutan as a happy place without any beggars. However, recent developments have compelled local authorities and residents to acknowledge the presence of beggars in the capital Thimphu that …

In the wake of the global pandemic, the education system in Bhutan has undergone a significant transformation, shifting from the traditional face-to-face teaching to digital education. While this transition has provided opportunities for some students, it has also widened the existing inequalities, as digital education requires laptops, smart phones and …

In the latest Diversity Visa (DV) lottery results of USA, Bhutanese applicants have shown a notable increase, with 115 individuals being selected for potential immigration to the United States. According to the State Department of the US, the figure marks a steady rise from previous years, with 114 Bhutanese selected …

Consultancies agree to not post visa grant notices on social media In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Bhutanese individuals seeking educational opportunities abroad. As the desire for international exposure and quality education grows, so does the demand for education consultancies in Bhutan. The …

In recent years, taxi drivers in Thimphu are facing a difficult time as a result of a decrease in the number of people residing in the capital city. Taxi drivers are seeing a drastic decrease in the number of local passengers and tourists. The main cause of the passenger shortage …

Bhutan’s education system is under scrutiny as concerns mount over the use of corporal punishment in schools and its detrimental effects on children’s mental health, with a lot of debate over the recent case of a child being beaten by a teacher in Lhamoizingkha Central School. Section 215 of the …