Flash floods is one of the most common disasters in Bhutan, which generally occur due to intense rainfall and failure of natural dams built up by debris. The majority of the country’s agricultural land and infrastructure is located along drainage basins that are highly vulnerable to flooding, particularly riverine flooding …

With the program initiated by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) more working parents will be able to satisfactorily balance work and family. There are currently 27 Foreign Child Caregivers (FCC) employed in the country with a total of 43 approved applicants. MoICE said, “After the pilot program …

The number of applicants for the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) has increased to 4,083 since the removal of the restriction on the number of times that the exam can be taken. According to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), 200 applicants are appearing for BCSE for the third time. …

The Department of Regional Cooperation and the Department of Protocol under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) are in talks with its German counterparts with regard to the new consignment of 100,000 passports expected to arrive by September. The Officiating Chief of Protocol, Ugen Chozom, said in …

The rural areas in Bhutan are deserted as more and more people flock to the cities. The trend of rural-urban migration has hit Gungtong hard, leaving behind empty homes, abandoned fields and a dwindling population. Historically, Bhutan has been predominantly a rural country, with agriculture as the main source of …

In the recent data shared by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), from January 2023 till date, it is found that a total of 874 cases related to drug abuser and traffickers have been caught. With the maximum number of 306 being caught in Thimphu, 276 in Phuentsholing, 60 in Gelephu, …

On 12 July 2023, the Chithuen Phendhey Association (CPA) held an Active Network Workshop, aiming to address the challenges confronted by individuals affected by drug laws and policies, discrimination and post-restoration difficulties. In order to create awareness and mobilize support for these individuals, the workshop voiced the challenges and issues …

The Middle East’s strong infrastructure and rapid development projects have created a demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers, which Bhutanese individuals who meet the requirements are eager to fill. The ability to send remittances back home to support their families and contribute to Bhutan’s economy is another motivating factor for …

Facial recognition is to be used to identify a person’s identity for National Digital Identity (NDI), Digital Wallet. The Government Technology (GovTech) Bhutan has collected fingerprints and facial photos during the nationwide biometric data collection. The stored fingerprints and photos will be used case by case based on requirements. “We …

During the virtual 50th Meet the Press on 30th June, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade was asked about the trade routes for Bhutan. Lyonpo Dasho Dr Tandi Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade replied saying, “There are lots of problems and things that should …