The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has been questioned over discrepancies in school policies regarding students returning from rehabilitation programs. While some schools accept these students, others either deny re-enrollment or expel them, sparking concerns over fairness and consistency in the education system. To which the MoESD Minister, …
Read More »The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) is making a collaborative effort to fully operationalize the Changchey Cottage and Small Industry (CSI) Park, aiming to strengthen the agro-based industries in the country. Despite having all the necessary infrastructure and equipment in place, seven out of nine plots still remains …
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The Department of Geology and Mines (DGM) will be auctioning 11 boulder collection sites by June 2025 followed by about 26 remaining sites after July 2025 in a staggered manner. Earlier, the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS) had put up 53 sites for auction and of this, 47 …
Read More »The Community for Skilled Workers (C4SW), launched on 22nd February 2025, was established to develop a skilled national workforce, address the demand for local expertise, and reduce underemployment, thereby contributing to economic growth. Currently, the initiative includes 261 workers—21 female and 240 male. Among them, 185 are certified, while 50 …
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Phuentsholing’s Pedestrian Terminal, Bhutan’s busiest port of entry and exit, has officially launched the Automated Immigration Clearance System (AICS), promising significant benefits in criminal detection and service efficiency. The system, inaugurated by Home Minister, Tshering, on 21st February 2025, aims to streamline border operations and improve security at key checkpoints. …
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The Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority (CCAA), in collaboration with the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (ROICE) will intensify inspections of LPG retail outlets and home delivery agents after discovering issues related to receipt issuance, lack of weighing machines and improper storage practices. Between 21st January and 3rd …
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A 33-year-old woman from Chongsamling Chiwog in Lhamoi Dzingkha Gewog, Dagana, was killed by an elephant on the night of 13th February near Nautali, close to the Sheti Khola culvert bridge. She was returning home alone when the incident occurred. According to local sources, the victim had traveled to Karmaling …
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The importance of Information Technology (IT) in education and economic development cannot be overstated, especially with Bhutan’s vision for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) and its transition toward an innovation-driven economy. However, last year, despite remaining part of the curriculum, IT was removed from the list of graded subjects for the …
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When asked during the Meet the Press about rising economic hardships pushing more individuals, including underage students, into sex work for survival, government officials outlined existing interventions and plans for them. MoICE Secretary Tashi Wangmo said that the government remains focused on creating economic opportunities for citizens through various programs …
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The Global Environment Facility (GEF), a multilateral fund committed to tackling biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution, has approved a USD 20 million grant under its Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for Bhutan’s Enhancing Climate Resilience of Urban Landscapes and Communities in the Thimphu-Paro Region (ECRUL) project. With additional co-financing …
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