To improve the overall well-being of students, the Ministry of Education and Skills Department (MoESD) has issued a set of urgent guidelines for all schools across Bhutan. These measures are designed to ensure a positive, nurturing, and safe learning environment for every child, reflecting the nation’s ongoing commitment to student …
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Charo Wongdo is a newly established initiative in Thimphu that will officially begin operations in mid-April. It provides essential support services for the aging population. The initiative is rooted in Bhutan’s guiding development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which emphasizes holistic well-being addressing not only economic progress but also …
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Bhutan received 5,499 tourists in February 2025, which is 268 fewer than in February 2024, when 5,767 visitors arrived. This may be early in the year but it is not a good sign as last year Bhutan could not achieve the 150,000 tourists’ target. It also shows that while various …
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Brown sugar or heroin cases are coming up recently. While the country has dealt with controlled substances such as marijuana and pharmaceutical drugs, the emerging attempts of smuggling hard drugs is a concerning shift in the ongoing struggle against drug-related challenges. From December to February, three heroin smuggling attempts have …
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The Auditor General’s Advisory Series on the “Review of Local Government Development Grant” for three financial years 2021-2024 found that various inefficiencies and misallocation of resources. The report says while the introduction of the Annual Grant in 2019 aimed to enhance the financial autonomy of Local Governments (LGs), the current …
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Bhutan’s Labour and Employment Act outlines clear provisions regarding public holidays for employees. Section 108 of the Act guarantees every employee a minimum of nine public holidays per year, including His Majesty the King’s Birth Anniversary and National Day. These holidays must be granted as paid leave, with employees receiving …
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The Industry Census Report 2024 found that out of the 12,197 establishments surveyed, 86 employed a total of 133 individuals with disabilities only. This is after the National Council’s Social and Cultural Affairs Committee in June 2024 submitted a review report on the state of persons with disabilities, noting that …
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The 11th edition of Bhutan International Marathon commenced on 1st March 2025, featuring both international and local participants, making it one of the most highly anticipated event of the spring season. The event offered two types of race categories, the Full Marathon (42 km) and the Half Marathon (21km), each …
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Talking about the potential import deflection and misuse of the tax free nature of smart phone imports the Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said Nu 2.723 billion (bn) worth of smart phones were imported in 2024. Lyonpo said the Ministry of Finance is aware of concerns regarding potential deflection of imports, …
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The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has recorded a total of 239 motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in the first two months of 2025. As of 27th February, the accidents have resulted in 158 injuries and 25 deaths. February saw 107 MVA leading to 59 injured and 5 deaths. January recorded 132 …
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