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The Office of Attorney General (OAG) has formally charged a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bhutan Tendrel Party with child molestation, following an investigation by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP). The charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place two years ago when the MP, then a Gewog …
Read More »How AI can transform Bhutan’s healthcare
The recent Bhutan Innovation Forum on artificial intelligence in biomedical science discussed the unique opportunities for Bhutan to leverage these technologies in revolutionizing healthcare. Hosted by distinguished speakers, including Professor Fahmeed Hyder from Yale University, Professor Frederike Petzschner from Brown University, and Professor Marina Garassino from the University of Chicago, …
Read More »Investing in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) amd
In a discussion at Bhutan Innovation Forum, four key speakers explored the future of investment in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The conversation focused on the types of capital needed to build infrastructure and support businesses in the GMC. Cyrus Hiramanek, Managing Director at M. Klein & Company, highlighted that investors …
Read More »Lyonchhen attends 79th UN General Assembly, engages with global leaders
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in New York on 20 September to participate in the high-level week of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Leading the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) delegation, which included the Foreign Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Finance Secretary, and senior officials, the Prime …
Read More »Bhutan picking wins at 45th Chess Olympiad
In the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary, the Bhutanese women’s team and Bhutanese men’s team are doing well so far. The women’s team secured 2 wins and men’s team drew after the 7th round. On 19 September 2024, the women’s team had 3v1 win against Saint Kitts …
Read More »NCHM begins pilot project to adapt to flood risks at Thorthormi Lake
The National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) is set to begin a pilot project to lower water levels at Thorthormi Lake, the country’s most dangerous glacial lake, using a siphon method. The decision to test this approach was made due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The siphon method is …
Read More »Schools in Thimphu assess student well-being in survey
To address the growing concerns surrounding student mental health and the alarming rise in youth suicides, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in collaboration with the Thimphu Thromde, launched a Situational Analysis Survey across schools in Thimphu conducted from 26 to 31 August 2024. The initiative aims to …
Read More »MICE allowed for five nights as groups start coming in
In late January,2024 the Department of Tourism announced that to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) tourism in Bhutan, there will be SDF waiver to MICE participants for 4 nights not including the travel dates to the venues, including the arrival and departure dates. However, it was never implemented …
Read More »Agriculture, hydropower, and forestry in danger of rising temperatures and changing precipitation due to climate change
The climate change projection report for 2024 reveals that the most vulnerable sectors are agriculture, hydropower, and forestry, affected by the rising temperature and changing precipitation patterns. Exposure of the Population to Increased Monsoon Precipitation As climate change progresses, the intensity and frequency of monsoon rains are expected to increase, …
Read More »Alarming trends in mental health
Data from the 5th National Health Survey sourced from a survey on individuals aged 15–69, found that a significant portion of the population is grappling with mental health challenges. About 12.1 percent of respondents reported experiencing mild depression, while 0.8 percent exhibited symptoms of moderate to severe depression. 7.5 percent …
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