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The Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) has clarified that admission to government run Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers is open to all children aged 3 to 5 years, with no preference based on family income. “The principle of equity is at the heart of our approach. …
Read More »BILxGCIT Fintech Innovation Lab at GCIT
The Prime Minister attended the launch of the BILxGCIT Fintech Innovation Lab at Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology on 20th August. The Lab, established through a collaboration between Bhutan Insurance Limited and GCIT, is designed to bring together technology and finance to spark innovation and provide young people with hands-on …
Read More »Dechen Dorji makes history
Bhutan has etched its name into the history books of Asian sports, as Dechen Dorji became the first Bhutanese athlete to win a medal at the Asian U19 & U22 Boxing Championships. The historic achievement came at the U22 Men’s 60kg (lightweight) division, where Dorji clinched a hard-fought bronze for …
Read More »AI speeds up business but creativity still leads: Audos CEO Nicholas Thorne
At the Bhutan Echoes, Drukyul’s Literature and Arts Festival 2025, Nicholas Thorne, co-founder and CEO of the US-based AI startup Audos, shared a powerful message about the future of entrepreneurship in an era shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking with honesty and insight, Thorne reflected on how AI is helping …
Read More »Bhutan to focus on fair and easy access to finance in COP30
As Bhutan prepares to join world leaders at COP30, the country is ready with strong goals to fight climate change and protect its environment. Bhutan has been part of the UN climate talks since 1995 and is known globally for being one of the few carbon-negative countries, meaning it absorbs …
Read More »MoESD says arts and humanities remain important for students
During the 18th Meet-the-Press session, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) responded to concerns over why Arts and Humanities subjects continue to be taught at the high school level, despite the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) limiting several arts-related programs. The Director of the Department of Schools, Tashi Namgyal, …
Read More »Khar Gewog’s sunflower fields signal a rural shift in Bhutan’s farming future
In the eastern district of Pema Gatshel, the rolling hills of Khar Gewog have taken on a golden shade. But this is not just a seasonal burst of beauty; it is a sign of something deeper stirring in the ambition of farmers. For the first time, farmers in Khar have …
Read More »Bhutan moves to digitize pig and poultry farming with new registration system
In a major step toward modernizing Bhutan’s livestock sector, the Department of Livestock (DoL) has completed the first phase of training for the newly developed pig and poultry Farm Registration System (FRS). The digital platform is set to transform how pig and poultry farms are documented and monitored nationwide, laying …
Read More »Bhutan wins three medals at South Asia Karate Championships
Bhutan’s karate team proved that quality can matter more than numbers, returning from the 9th South Asia Karate Championship and the inaugural South Asia Karate Cup in Colombo with a total of three medals this month. Competing against around 650 athletes from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, …
Read More »MoH to deploy psychiatrists to central and eastern hospitals amidst growing mental health issues
As Bhutan faces rising cases of mental health issues, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the PEMA Secretariat are taking significant steps to decentralize mental health services and improve access to care across the country. Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session shared that the ministry plans to …
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