The core issue of urban parking congestion remains far from resolved. As vehicle numbers continue to surge and urban spaces shrink, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has outlined a far-reaching plan that goes well beyond digital tools, aiming instead for a structural transformation of how Bhutan’s capital—and other …
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As the result for the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery is going to be available from 3rd May 2025, it has generated a wave of both excitement and uncertainty among Bhutanese applicants. Over 20,000 Bhutanese individuals have formed a group in Telegram on DV lottery awaiting the results. Recent US …
Read More »Bhutan is grappling with a serious wave of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in 2025, as the disease has struck farms across multiple dzongkhags, affecting hundreds of pigs and putting pig farmers’ livelihoods at risk. Since February, confirmed ASF cases have emerged in Zangkuphug (Paro), Dzomlingthang (Sarpang), Drukgyel Jab (Paro), …
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Despite a steady stream of certified graduates from teacher training programs, rural teaching posts in Bhutan are still largely ignored. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) said many graduates are unwilling to take up positions in remote schools. The ministry said, “Posting to rural and remote schools remains …
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Coinciding with the visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand to Bhutan, the Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) held its 7th Bhutan Construction Fair in Thimphu from 25-28th April 2025. CAB has installed a total of 133 stalls which includes 128 normal stall, 2 gold stalls and …
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In recent times there has been much discussion of a Nu 40 mn figure of subsides allegedly given to the private media in the past decade. However, the Department of Media Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) clarified that the 40 mn subsidies figure is not just for the private …
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The Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC), under the Ministry of Health, has observed a notable increase in influenza activity in Bhutan over the last two weeks. The observation is based on the biweekly National Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance conducted for epidemiological weeks 13 and 14, covering the period from …
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The government’s manifesto has a section highlighting a commitment to creating an inclusive society for persons with disabilities (PWDs), with policy measures ranging from implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to increasing funding for inclusive education and employment support. However, despite these policies, organizations and …
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The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has officially introduced a new online form that must be completed by all foreign travelers entering the kingdom, regardless of whether they arrive by air, land, or sea. Bhutanese nationals planning to travel to Thailand must also complete the new online form called the Thai …
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By Goob Sonam Drukpa It was a great privilege and honour to be invited to the 2nd batch passing out parade ceremony of Gyalsung at Pemathang, Samdrupjongkhar, on March 23, 2025 It was an emotional and proud moment to witness our young Bhutanese, mostly from humble background, who have attained …
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