The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has reported an 80 percent decline in student suicide cases so far this year compared to the same period in previous years. The Ministry says this is because of the introduction of the School Health and Wellbeing strategy, which aims to strengthen …
Read More »Bangladesh defeats Bhutan, but Young Dragons win hearts
On 20th August, Bhutan’s U-17 women’s team fought bravely but fell 3–1 to Bangladesh in the 2025 SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship, a match that kept the crowd at Changlimithang Stadium on edge. After a goalless first half, Bangladesh’s Alpi Akter (Jersey 9) scored in the 54th minute. Bhutan responded quickly when …
Read More »Bhutan set to welcome South Asia’s brightest badminton stars
Thimphu is the stage for one of South Asia’s most anticipated youth sporting events as Bhutan prepares to host the Badminton Asia South Asia Regional Junior Championship 2025 from 15th to 22nd August. The championship, being held at the Bhutan Badminton Federation Hall in Bebena, is bringing together emerging talent, …
Read More »From stage to studio: Creatives explore gender, identity, and culture at Bhutan Echoes
At the Drukyul Literature and Arts Festival, held from 2nd to 4th August this year, Singaporean lawyer-poet-playwright, Amanda Chong, and Indian actress-author, Huma Saleem Qureshi, came together in a session titled Challenging Stereotypes: Amanda Chong and Huma Qureshi in Conversation on Gender, Power, and Storytelling. Moderated by Tenzing Lamsang, Editor …
Read More »Government plans to reduce overcrowding in Chamgang prison by decentralizing to regional prisons and expanded OAPs
The government is taking decisive steps to address chronic overcrowding at Chamgang Central Prison by expanding Open-Air Prisons (OAPs), new sites across dzongkhags have already been identified, and planning decentralizing to regional correctional facilities. As of July 2025, Chamgang houses 660 inmates in a facility designed for only 400, operating …
Read More »Delayed Mines and Minerals Bill set for upcoming Parliament session
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) represented by the Director of Department of Geology and Mines Phuntsho Namgyal confirmed that the government has prioritized the Mines and Minerals Bill for the upcoming session of Parliament. The Bill is currently undergoing a legal review by the Office of the …
Read More »Bhutan’s Rising Boxers Gear Up for Asian U19 & U22 Championships in Bangkok
Bhutan’s boxing aspirations are beginning to take shape on the Asian sporting stage, as the Bhutan Boxing Federation (BBF) prepares to send a team of young and promising athletes to compete in the prestigious Asian Boxing U19 & U22 Championships 2025. Scheduled to be held from 1st to 12th August …
Read More »Bhutan unveils 19 flowering plants never officially seen before
In a discovery that feels like nature’s own gift to the nation, Bhutan has added 19 flowering plant species to its official botanical records, a remarkable moment that brings fresh pride and wonder to a country already celebrated for its rich biodiversity. The study, led by Phub Gyeltshen and a …
Read More »Former BBS CEO files appeal to High Court
The former BBS CEO, Kaka Tshering, appealed to the High Court on 8th July against the District Court upholding his termination from BBS. The District Court held that the termination was found to be procedurally valid. The District Court had said the employment contract signed on 1st October 2023 was …
Read More »MoESD pursues global collaborations to green Bhutan’s TVET system
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is actively collaborating with international partnerships to strengthen Bhutan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, with a particular focus on sustainability, innovation and excellence. MoESD Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session, highlighted its recent engagements with key …
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