The UN Resident Coordinator/ UNDP Resident Representative, Christina Carlson, launched an online game platform ‘Youth@Work Bhutan’ yesterday in Thimphu. The aim of the online game is to engage the Bhutanese youth to enter into productive dialogues that create solutions to the problems of youth unemployment. The Ministry of Labour and …

I t has been more three months since the civil servants received a raise in their salary. Most of the corporate employees particularly the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) and state-owned enterprise are also looking forward to a raise in salary. When questioned on the salary revision of the corporate …

he Queens Cup basket ball tournament which started on 11 October is dedicated to 3rd anniversary of the Royal Wedding of the Fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. There are 22 teams participating from Thimphu and out of 22 teams three …

The government will encourage the establishment of colleges in Bhutan, especially involving the private sector. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, during the last monthly Meet-the -Press session in Thimphu, said the colleges must meet the quality standards. PM said thousands of the Bhutanese students are studying in the colleges abroad, especially …

The national consultation on the Education Blueprint 2014-2024 will survey and collect comprehensive information on education policies, implementation strategies, concerns, challenges and opportunities with numerous stakeholders in the current education system. The Education Blueprint is aimed at reforming the Bhutanese education system to meet the challenges of the 21st century, …

Younten Dorji, the lawyer for Dasho Paljor J. Dorji also known as Dasho Benji presented not only strong and detailed arguments in defense of Dasho Benji’s rights but also went on the offensive accusing DPT of everything from corruption to sedition. The defense started a background of Dasho Benji and …

Negotiations are underway with relevant state governments of India to restart the Bhutan lottery business as pledged by the government. During the monthly Meet-the-Press, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said, “The government has been looking at starting the business so that we will be ready whenever the opportunity arises to expand …

Bhutan’s nutrition indicators have improved among the South Asian countries according to the World Bank (2013). Bhutan multiple indicator survey 2010 showed that under nutrition is higher in poorer households. This is a cause of concern as bottom 40 percent of children under five years are stunted and 15 percent …

The Graduates Skill Program (GSP) will be implemented with effect from October under Guarantee Employment Scheme (GES) supported by Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP). The GSP will be implemented by Human Resource Development (HRDD) of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources in partnership with various registered training providers in the …

A new sewage treatment plant using advanced technology will be constructed near the current sewage treatment plant in Babesa with funds from Asian Development Bank (ADB). An engineer with Thimphu District Municipality (TDM), Samten Lhendrup, said, “There is no plan to shift the sewerage treatment plant from Babesa, but rather …