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On 15 May 2024, the Prime Minister (PM), Dasho Tshering Tobgay, officially launched the FAO Country Programming Framework (CPF) for 2024–2028 at the Bhutan Agrifood Trade and Investment Forum. The strategic document, developed collaboratively between FAO and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), aligns closely with Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan …

The fulfillment of the directive to cancel Saturday classes stirred widespread relief from students, parents, and educators alike, as the new government announced that Saturday classes would be canceled. According to many teachers and students that the paper interviewed, Saturday off starting from 4 May was a break they really …

The Druk Holdings and Investment (DHI) is entering the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) tourism space in collaboration with an international company called G 9 Investments. The company formed is the Bhutan Global Mindfulness & MICE Holdings and Pvt Limited (BGMMH). This company is registered in Singapore through the …

After passing class 12, students have to appear for an entrance exam to be shortlisted for enrollment in higher education.  The Bhutanese attempted to contact several class 12 pass-outs who appeared for the entrance exams, and received feedback about it. Karma Peldhen, a recent high school graduate said, “The new …

It is a known fact that the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) faced hurdles due to higher transportation costs and its inability to penetrate the local market. During the 3rd Meet-the-Press session held yesterday, the Prime Minister (PM)  Tshering Tobgay said that the wait is finally over, as the government has …

UNICEF congratulated the Royal Government of Bhutan for vaccinating almost all eligible children in the country to protect them from deadly diseases. According to data released by the Ministry of Health, in 2023, Bhutan vaccinated 99.6 per cent of children under one year with three doses of the pentavalent vaccine, …

The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) made news when it unveiled plans to introduce a comprehensive Performance Dashboard (PD) system that aims to provide a structured framework for evaluating individual civil servants’ performance. PD is designed to align closely with organizational objectives and key performance indicators, and aims to serve …

The concerns over women’s safety has become a growing topic in recent times, prompting widespread discussions and calls for action. In both urban and rural settings, women are fearful with various associated risks and challenges when navigating public spaces, particularly at night. Thinley, who is a mother of two daughters, …

Between January and March, Bhutan welcomed 25,003 tourists, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. Although January and February showed little contrast, however, there was a noticeable increase in March, with many more guests arrivals. Ugyen Chodra, employed at Zhidhay Tours and Treks, noted a slight improvement in …

By Dechen Wangdi Between 2015 and 2020, the LGBTQ+ community in Bhutan embarked on a journey of gradual progress and increasing visibility. Despite facing societal norms that often silenced their voices, members of the LGBTQ+ community worked tirelessly to carve out spaces for themselves. Their efforts were largely unheralded, with …