The recent case of missing answers sheets for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English II of the 40 students of Trashitse Higher Secondary School in Trashigang has been taken over by the Royal Bhutan Police headquarters in Thimphu after the complaint was lodged with the Police in Gelephu. Prime Minister Dasho …
Read More »COVID-19 cases have reduced while flu cases increased in the country
Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in some countries, including China, India is prepared to deal with the fresh surge of COVID-19. Official sources stated in Times of India that the next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in cases. According to the …
Read More »BCSEA exam duty teachers’ TADA payment delayed over glitches
The teachers who served as supervisors and invigilators for the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) examinations duties, which ended on 31 December 2022, were supposed to receive their TADA by the first week of January 2023, but they have not seen any of the payment. According to …
Read More »Tashi Choden representing Bhutan shines at the Miss Universe pageant
A 24-year-old Tashi Choden, also known as Tashi Chombal Dorji who won the title of Miss Bhutan in 2022 represented the country for the first time at the 71st Miss Universe Pageant which was held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on January …
Read More »Many govt ECCD facilitators leave jobs when centers are already non-functional due to a lack of facilities
Already more than 100 government Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers are non-operational due to the lack of facilitators, and now, many ECCD facilitators have resigned for Australia and other third countries, which will further have an impact on the centers and young children across the country. The lack …
Read More »Ambassador Harald N. Nestroy a close friend who has done much for Bhutan
Bhutan has many foreign friends but perhaps no one has done as much as Ambassador Harald N. Nestroy in terms of the number of projects and the funds raised by him through Pro Bhutan. Harald who is from Germany, and the Executive Chairman of Pro Bhutan, Germany shared his memorable …
Read More »Many ECCD/daycare Centers are open for 2023 new admissions in Thimphu
Many private Early Childhood Care and Development Centers (ECCD) in the capital are open for the new 2023 admission while a few of the centers will announce the new admission on February 2023. The government ECCD centers will reopen on 1st March 2023 and the admission for government ECCD centers …
Read More »Palliative care services to be available in all district-level hospitals in 2023
The traditional medicine-based palliative care services being piloted in Gidakom, Haa, Paro, Mongar ERRH and Wangduechholing hospitals is being planned to be given in all the district-level hospitals in the country this year. An official from the Department of Traditional Medicine said the palliative care services offer an alternative choice …
Read More »Abandonment and divorce high among women with kidney-related disease in the country
A kidney recipient’s husband was asked whether he would abandon his wife after her kidney transplant surgery. He replied, “no”. And he stood by his word. He made sure he provided the care and support that his wife needs. But this is not the case for many women who undergo …
Read More »3 in 10 households cannot afford to meet their nutrient needs
The country is facing a triple burden with over a fifth of children under five stunted, a high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies reflected in high rates of anemia, and outbreaks of Vitamin B deficiency, and a rapid increase in overweight and obesity cases. According to Fill the Nutrient Gap (FNG) …
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