The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has been working to address the shortage of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers in government schools. The issue has become important as schools try to maintain the quality of education and meet the growing demand for STEM subjects. Although recent …
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In order to advance Bhutan’s carbon market agenda, the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) revealed that currently the nation has finalized four project proposals in collaboration with Singapore. According to the United Nations Framwork Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Article 6 …
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The 2024 National Blood Lead Level Survey found that three out of four children aged 1-6 years have unsafe levels of lead in their blood. Children are especially vulnerable, absorbing lead at four to five times the rate of adults, which can directly impair brain development and long-term cognitive growth. …
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Three months have passed since the Lucky Pem online lottery drew its winners on Bhutan’s 118th National Day, and the money, Nu 15 million, Nu 10 million, Nu 5 million, has begun to reshape lives in quiet, meaningful ways. Tshering Yangzom, a mother from Lhuentse, remembers the moment the first …
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A week-long entrepreneurship boot camp for 30 families whose land falls within the Gelephu International Airport site concluded in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) on 15 February. The boot camp marks the first phase of a comprehensive Training and Skill Development Programme designed specifically for households affected by GMC projects. …
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Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) is planning a magnesium production project aimed at producing refined magnesium ingots with an annual capacity of 10,000 tons using the Pidgeon process. The project is positioned as Bhutan’s first large-scale magnesium value-addition initiative. The project is currently at the feasibility study stage. The envisaged …
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A total of 10,627 people visited the country in January 2026, more than doubling the 4,951 visitors recorded in January 2025. The increase of 5,676 visitors represents an approximate 115 percent growth compared to the same month last year. Indian visitors accounted for the largest share of arrivals. Of the …
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Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) is offering a range of investment structures to attract diverse sources of capital, including leasehold arrangements, joint ventures, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. Large tracts of land are available to accommodate projects of all sizes and types. The total investment and financial requirements will depend …
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According to the Ministry of Health (MoH) Bhutan is maintaining heightened vigilance following the recent outbreak of the Nipah virus in West Bengal, India, confirmed on 12th January 2026. The MoH has been closely monitoring the situation to prevent the virus from spreading into the country, working in collaboration with …
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Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) plays a critical role in laying the foundation for children’s learning, behaviour, and overall development, making facilitators key to Bhutan’s long-term human capital growth. These facilitators support young children during their most formative years, helping to prepare them for formal schooling. According to recent …
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