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National Medical Services implement new resignation notice period

To combat the alarming attrition rate plaguing the National Medical Services (NMS), a recent Human Resource Committee (HRC) meeting held on 8 September 2023, has brought in a significant policy change. The meeting saw an inflow of over 50 resignation letters, prompting NMS to take decisive action following the Bhutan …

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Bhutan celebrates World Ozone Day with climate milestone

National Adaptation Plan (NAP) launched The Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) in Bhutan marked World Ozone Day with a grand celebration at the Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies on 16th September 2023. The event not only acknowledged the importance of the Ozone Layer, but also saw Bhutan …

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Open-Air Prisons address overcrowding at Chamgang

In an effort to combat the rising issue of overcrowding in Chamgang jail, open-air prisons (OAPs) seems to be a promising solution. An official from the Royal Bhutan Police has acknowledged that the Chamgang jail is grappling with an influx of multiple drug cases and other crimes, but OAPs are …

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Payment Gateway: A huge hindrance to digital freelancers

As digital freelancing becomes popular in Bhutan, digital freelancers encounter payment gateway bottlenecks. As the world is turning to digitization, the digital landscape has ushered in a new era of work, digital freelancing which has given opportunities for freelancers to connect with clients globally. The traditional job setting has transformed, …

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1,126 slots for civil service this year

With a record number of attrition from the civil service for the FY 2022-23, this year, the civil service will take in 1,126 graduates into the civil service. This year, there was a huge number of applicants registered for the Bhutan Civil Service Exam (BCSE), registrations peaking at 4,477. The …

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Bhutan to send largest squad for the 19th Asian Games

Bhutan will send its largest squad of 28 athletes for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China from 23 September to 8 October 2023. Bhutanese athletes will be making their Asian Games debut in badminton, judo, karate, and swimming. Bhutan will also compete in archery, athletics, boxing, golf, shooting, and …

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16 percent attrition from the civil service

According to the annual report published by Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), the attrition rate for the FY2022-23 rose exponentially at 16 percent with 10 percent voluntary resignations, particularly among senior positions and teachers. From July 2022 to June 2023, a total number of 4,822 civil servants were separated from …

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