The Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report (Q4 2024), recently published by the National Statistics Bureau presents that the overall employment rate is 96.9 percent and the National Unemployment Rate at 3.11 percent. This national figure shows troubling disparities between genders and geographic locations, particularly highlighting the struggles of women and …
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Bhutan will make its first ever appearance in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup under the Pistol Men category, which is set to take place from 9th to 22nd February 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament will take place at the shooting ranges of National Shooting Sport Association of Thailand in which …
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In a step towards enhancing child nutrition and transforming the country’s agricultural sector, the Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Dr QU Dongyu, jointly launched the One-Egg, One-Child Initiative and the Bhutan AgriSustain Fund in Thimphu. The One-Egg, One-Child Initiative aims …
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During the last press conference, the Opposition Party suggested that instead of establishing more central schools, efforts should be focused on digitizing classrooms to enhance student learning. The Opposition also raised concerns that merging lower and higher classes within central schools might divide teachers’ attention, potentially affecting the performance of …
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The private sector is spearheading the development of a Proposal on Private Sector Engagement in the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP). This initiative is aligned with the plan’s vision to adopt a ‘government-facilitated, private sector-led’ growth model, as outlined under the Economic Development Cluster. The ultimate aim is to position the …
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Urgent mental health attention required The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has disclosed alarming statistics, reporting 192 cases of suicide by hanging among 199 recorded suicides over the past two years. In 2024, there were 99 cases of suicide by hanging while 2023 recorded 93 cases. This is an urgent public …
Read More »The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) reported an increase in missing person cases in 2024 compared to 2023. There were 134 missing person reports in 2024 compared to 101 cases in 2023. Of the 134 cases in 2024, 71 were female and 63 were male. While 95 individuals were found, 26 …
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A 50-year-old Indian national has been caught at the Paro International Airport on 22nd December 2024 smuggling 4.6 kg of heroin. Royal Bhutan Police shared that this is the first big case of heroin seizure at the airport. The man who was traveling alone from Bangkok to Paro was caught …
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A 34-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Bebena, Thimphu on 20th December 2024. Police investigation confirmed the man was discovered hanging by a bedsheet from a ceiling fan hook at approximately 9:30 am by his younger brother. Foul play was ruled out. Police shared that preliminary investigations …
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET), DN Dhungyel, during the 11th Meet-the-Press session clarified that though the Samtse- Banarhat railway alignment has some issues since the proposed track passes through established tea gardens and some private lands, the alignment has not changed. He said that the Government of …
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