With the National Education Policy (NEP) 2024 now approved, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has begun implementing key reforms to enhance Bhutan’s education system. These reforms focus on curriculum alignment, teacher evaluation, and STEM education, among other areas. One of the major changes is aligning Bhutan’s school …
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The World Bank’s recent sanction against the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) over integrity violations in the Bhutan Hydromet Services and Disaster Resilience Regional Project will not impact Bhutan’s ability to secure disaster preparedness funding, according to the Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji. Lyonpo Lekey …
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The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (MOENR) Gem Tshering addressed growing concerns over Bhutan’s air quality, particularly the rising levels of particulate matter and the main sources of air pollution. This fine pollutant poses significant health risks when inhaled over prolonged periods. It was said that the recommended annual …
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Sex workers in Bhutan face many challenges that make them among the most vulnerable groups in society. Widespread stigma associated with their profession often leads to social isolation, discrimination, and an increased risk of violence. Limited access to healthcare and difficulty in reporting crimes leave them exposed to exploitation and …
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The Supreme Court (SC) has fully affirmed the High Court’s (HC) judgment of sentencing Sangay Khandu, Korphu Gup, Trongsa to 1 year, 6-month imprisonment, with option to pay a fine in lieu of imprisonment for embezzling Nu 620,403.08 from the Korphu Gewog Environmental Conservation Committee fund. Key issues involved were …
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The latest Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) results reveal a significant disparity in subject-wise performance, with Mathematics emerging as a persistent challenge for students. According to the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA), the pass rates for English and Dzongkha stand in the 90s percentage. In contrast, …
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The latest Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report (Q4 2024) from the National Statistics Bureau presents a high overall employment rate of 96.9 percent, but a closer examination reveals troubling trends. Women and urban workers are bearing the impact of Bhutan’s unemployment crisis, highlighting persistent gender inequality and a growing urban-rural …
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On 26th July 2021 a sensational robbery took place in a house near the Centenary Farmer’s Market or Sabzi Bazar when six people of whom 4 are ex-convicts robbed a house and stole Nu 26 mn worth of valuables and cash including taking away the whole safe box. They stole …
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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) in collaboration with Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) and Voice for Green Change Partnership (V4GCP) identified five key issues that hinder Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows concerning the Foreign Direct Investment Policy 2019. Among the most significant barriers is the …
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The Supreme Court saw 15 appeals from the Phajo Nidup related bank and civil cases from the High Court. The Supreme Court has fully affirmed seven High Court judgments. Additionally, six cases were withdrawn by the appellants, and one case remains pending. Of the fully affirmed seven High Court judgments …
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