At the 11th Meet-the-Press, Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, provided updates on the Ministry of Education and Skills Development’s (MoESD) collaboration with Cambridge International, which aims to refine Bhutan’s education curriculum and align it with international standards. Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa informed that it is set to move into the …
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Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay has urged Bhutanese families not to shy away from having their first and second children, despite the government’s newly announced Nu 10,000 cash incentive exclusively for families with a third child. Speaking at the 117th National Day celebrations, His Majesty The King highlighted the importance …
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Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, addressed questions on the government’s pledge to open new community and Chiwog schools amidst the challenges of declining student enrollment and the ongoing school rationalization program under the 13th Five-Year-Plan. Currently, public schools across 20 dzongkhags and 4 thromdes accommodate 148,472 students out of a …
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The fees charge for repeat modules and repeat assessments (RM and RA) at colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) has raised concerns among students. Many students, especially those already facing financial constraints, are expressing frustration over what they perceive as an unfair and burdensome change. One of the …
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) plans to start an inclusive and interactive centre in Thimphu under the JICA Partnership Program scheme with a Japanese partner organization and with a Bhutanese counterpart.One of the potential challenges may be the immediate start of the construction of the project due to the construction regulations in the country right now.The centre mainly aims to …
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The 2-month selection process and fierce competition among the Nyagoes from various dzongkhags has ended coinciding with the 117th National Day, with the Sarpang Nyagoe clenching the title, surprising his contenders and the audience in the stadium and viewers at home. The competition coordinator shared that due to the pandemic, …
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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has forwarded 27 cases to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for prosecution as per its 2023-2024 Annual Report. Covering a wide range of corruption, financial misconduct, and illegal activities involving public servants and private individuals. The cases highlight numerous instances of embezzlement, bribery, and …
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The High Court, this week, dismissed the Constitutional Case filed over Freedom of Religion by Damphu building owner Rajen Tamang. Rajen had requested the Court to allow religious gatherings in his karaoke on the basis of freedom of religion. The Tsirang Dzongkhag and Municipality under the Dzongda had cut water …
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A 25-year-old female Bhutanese student has died in Melbourne, Australia on 11th December 2024. The Druk Melbourne Association, a Bhutanese community organization along with the Royal Bhutanese Embassy (RBE) in Australia, is providing support to the deceased’s family. The association is assisting with the repatriation process, coordinating with the relevant …
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Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has directed the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) to evaluate the feasibility of direct imports of cars from dealers outside to ensure cost savings for consumers. These measures would be implemented once the direct …
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