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The Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in South East Asia Program, a collaborative effort between Save the Children Bhutan and the Bhutan Media Foundation, brought together health officials to discuss progress and strategies in addressing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  Bhutan’s HIV program, established in 1988, …

The fire which ignited on 7th November, 2024 has destroyed 97 households, with 78 units completely destroyed and 19 partially damaged. Luckily, no human casualties were there as a result of collective efforts by Royal Bhutan Police, Royal Bhutan Army, Desuup, officials from Jaigong counterparts and private individuals delivering fire …

The Ambassador of Indonesia to Bhutan, Ms. Ina H. Krisnamurthi, concluded a successful second visit to the country, emphasizing the need for increased economic collaboration between the two nations.   The Ambassador’s visit, from 3rd to 6th November, was accompanied by a delegation of Indonesian business leaders, signifying the growing interest …

In Bhutan’s first nationwide survey on blood lead levels, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has uncovered a health risk facing the country’s youngest and most vulnerable population. Conducted with UNICEF, WHO, IPSAHD, and the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health at KGUMSB, the survey of over 3,000 children, 124 pregnant …

The recent FDI Report 2023 reveals a total of 108 approved Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in Bhutan, with 12 new projects sanctioned this year alone. Despite these positive numbers, the country still faces challenges with relatively low levels of FDI. In response, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment …

The government is intensifying efforts to ensure that only skilled local youth are prioritized for employment in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The Education Minister said that to achieve this, the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD) under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is collaborating …

A search operation for a missing 16-year-old boy, a 10th-grade student, which began on 12 October, ended in tragedy on 17 October with the discovery of his body in a forested area near RTC Colony, where he resided.  The alarm was raised on 12 October when the teen’s uncle reported …

South Thimphu Police Station (STPS) apprehended four individuals in connection with the theft of construction materials worth Nu 150,000 on 7 October2024. The incident occurred on 30 September, when a private construction owner reported the disappearance of 17 rolls of copper electric wires from his construction site.  CCTV footage in …

Lyonpo Tshering, Minister of Home Affairs, during the 8th Meet-the-Press Session emphasized the critical need for collective action in the preservation of chortens and lhakhangs, He stated that these sacred sites are a shared heritage, and safeguarding them is a responsibility that must be shouldered by all. He highlighted that …

During the 8th Meet-the-Press Session, Lyonpo Tshering, Minister of Home Affairs emphasized that the installation of traffic lights in Bhutan is premature. He said that while traffic lights are not in the immediate plans, ensuring safety for both vehicles and pedestrians remains a top priority. He said, “We are planning …