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During the Meet-the-Press held on friday, the Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk stated that Bhutan’s population is not growing, but remains stagnant. This is the reason for the PDP pledge to give Nu 10,000 to the third-born child until the child attains the age of 3. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said that …

On 25 July 2023, Bhutanverse, a Metaverse-based virtual environment, was announced to be launched by the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) during the FAB23 Bhutan International Conference in Thimphu. Bhutanverse integrates distinctive Bhutanese motifs, art, and architecture, and provides users worldwide with a thorough experience of Bhutan’s culture, history, and …

A deep-seated issue that remains shrouded in silence is mental health. As the world grapples with the complexities of psychological well-being, many in Bhutan, too, find themselves at a crossroads, where understanding and stigma intersect in the narratives of the people. Tshering Yangzom, a resident of Tsirang, reflects on her …

In a distressing incident that occurred on the night of 29 March 2024, a 23-year-old man was arrested by Tsirang Police Station for raping a 19-year-old in her sleep in Tongshina, Tsirangtoed, Tsirang. The incident occurred at around 11:30 pm when the victim who was all alone in the house …

On the 28th of March, 2024, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) worked together and made changes to the existing Individual Work Plan (IWP). In total,  three recommendations were submitted to the Cabinet. Yeezang De Thapa, the Minister of MoESD said …

In commemoration of Global Money Week (GMW) from 18- 23 March, Bhutan National Bank (BNB) embarked on an educational journey to Talakha Monastery, aiming to instill financial literacy and stress the importance of saving money. This year’s GMW theme, “Protect your Money, Secure your Future,” guided the initiative. As part …

For the finalization of the directive to regularize contract employees, four ministries have proposed their recommendations to the Cabinet, and the decision shall be finalized once the Cabinet accepts or opposes the recommendations. PDP, on its first day in office, established a committee to study the regularization of contract employees, …

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have formalized a long-term collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU, signed on 5 March in Thimphu, signifies a strategic alliance between the two entities, poised to usher …

During the first Meet-the-Press conference on 29 February, the media highlighted concerns regarding the government’s commitment to attracting 300,000 tourists and the relatively low number of dollar-paying tourists in the country. On this the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay responded, “I have instructed the Department of Immigration to expedite visa processing. …

On February 14th, Save the Children Bhutan, in partnership with Bhutan Transparency Initiative (BTI) and Renew, launched a transformative EU-funded initiative titled “Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Development.” The event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including the Speaker of the National Assembly and representatives from …