THE NATION

Rising patient numbers, safety concerns and the need for specialised care drive the relocation from the hospital’s oldest ward structure This paper reported that the Psychiatric Ward at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) accounted for 34 of the 53 incidents reported across the hospital between July 2025 and …

As social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook evolve into strong channels for doing business, the Department of Trade (DoT) is grappling with the significant challenge of bringing Bhutan’s rapidly transforming informal online economy into the formal sector. While digital entrepreneurship is surging, the DoT admits that tracking and monitoring …

192 of 193 key performance indicators achieved during FY 2025–2026 The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) achieved 192 of the 193 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) implemented during the financial year 2025–2026, recording an overall achievement rate of 99 percent. The KPIs were implemented across six departments, four agencies …

Inside Tendu Central School’s effort to support students with invisible disabilities through early identification, specialized support, and inclusive learning Not every disability is visible. While society often recognizes disabilities through visible signs such as wheelchairs, white canes, or mobility aids, many individuals live with conditions that cannot be seen but …

Samtse is strengthening its position as one of the country’s growing industrial dzongkhags through the development of Dhamdum Industrial Park and Norbugang Industrial Park, each serving different industrial sectors and stages of development. Dhamdum Industrial Park spans Pockets A and B along the Dhamdum and Bhudini rivers near the Samtse- …

Amid growing regional anxieties over contaminated produce and international food safety alerts, the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) has stepped up surveillance, enforcing mandatory laboratory testing for imported mangoes after detecting dangerous ripening chemicals in local markets. The regulatory tightening follows recent public concerns stemming from international reports where …

Editor’s Note: The article was published on Friday evening and a major section of the house collapsed on Saturday. The Department of Culture (DOC) under the Home Ministry, responded below to some questions by The Bhutanese (TB) on the status of the Changyul Galem house in Punakha which is Bhutan’s …

Employers struggling to recruit skilled workers as demand grows for service and technical occupations and experience outweighs academic qualifications According to the Establishment Survey and Employee Survey Report 2026 released by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), worker shortages and skills mismatches have emerged as the country’s most …

As part of a comprehensive infrastructure strategy, the government has approved a budget of Nu 584.115 million (mn) for the construction, maintenance, and emergency preparedness of bridges across the nation for the 2026–2027 financial year. Managed by the Department of Surface Transport under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, this …

After making significant strides towards creating a tangible impact among the youth in Bhutan, youth-led group YUMRA (Youth Upliftment through Media, Reflection and Advocacy) is now on its way to begin a nationwide assessment on child protection, cyberbullying and technology-facilitated violence and abuse. Under the stewardship of the Bhutan Media …