THE NATION

As outlined in the 13th Five-Year Plan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has set a goal of establishing 120 inclusive schools across all Dzongkhags and Thromdes by the end of the plan period. However, the ministry emphasized that the real focus lies not just in numbers, but …

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), in consultation with the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), is currently assessing the feasibility of extending a 4% interest subsidy to hotels, according to the MoICE Minister, Namgyal Dorji. The proposed support would be based on defined eligibility criteria, similar to what was …

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Chandra Bahadur Gurung said the Thimphu Thromde is taking new steps to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety as public concern grows over recent road accidents, including the Zilukha incident where a medical student was run over on a Zebra crossing. The city …

With rising concern over the impact of excessive screen time on young children, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is now working on a national strategy to tackle the issue more comprehensively. Speaking during the  Meet-the-Press session on friday, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, acknowledged the seriousness of the concern. “The …

Eight prominent figures from Bhutan’s Vajrayana Buddhist tradition are leading the spiritual foundations of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), with their projects formally granted Royal Charters by His Majesty The King. According to GMC, the spiritual leaders include the Central Monastic Body, His Holiness the Je Khenpo, Gangtey Trulku Rinpoche, …

The Drukyul Literature and Arts Festival, scheduled to take place from August 2 to 4, will introduce several new features this year. Among the highlights is the launch of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck (JSW) Prizes, which will be awarded for the first time starting next year, and the Bhutan Echoes …

In a world grappling with climate emergencies, Bhutan is emerging as a beacon of hope. At the high-level UN Climate Ambition event titled “Now is the Hour: Bringing the Energy Back to the Climate Agenda,” Bhutan once again reminded the global community of the power of political will, environmental responsibility, …

With the launch of the Education Technology Framework (ETF) 2025, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is redefining the future of learning by placing technology into classrooms to prepare students for the demands of a digital world. MoESD stated, “Based on the principles of access, equity, quality, safety, …

According to the Opposition Party, the hotel industry, particularly 3-star establishments and below, continues to face severe economic distress, first triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and later exacerbated by unintended impacts of the country’s revised tourism policy. Despite being one of the hardest-hit sectors, the Opposition stated that these hotels …

The hotel industry is currently engaged in discussions with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) and the Department of Tourism (DoT) to address growing concerns over financial strain, falling occupancy rates, and limited access to government support. Hoteliers say that rising Sustainable Development Fees (SDF), high flight costs, …