THE NATION

To the astonishment of many across the nation, a heavy hailstone on 10 April in Tsirang made news, but , the farmers in Tsirang wept in dismay due to the agricultural loss of their produce to the hailstone. Beda Moni Chamlagai, Kilkhortang Gup, said, “Every crop and vegetable is damaged, …

The attrition rate has created manpower shortages in schools, hospitals, etc. The demand for skilled workers is high, and the hope is pinned of the scholarship recipients to return to Bhutan completing their studies. Top of the public concern is for students pursuing B.Sc. Nursing to return home so the …

Trongsa Thromde, has long grappled with a persistent challenge – the troubling presence of raiding macaques. However, recent collaborative efforts headed by dzongkhag officials have indicated a turning point in the town’s ongoing battle against the monkey menace. As residents breathe a collective sigh of relief, the journey towards reclaiming …

The Prime Minister at the meet-the-press shared that if any minister is found not doing their work effectively then he may have to replace them as early as within a year. He said, “After a year, I will make an assessment whether the ministers are putting in their hard work …

The Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the meet-the-press clarified that there was no earlier or finalized commitment from the Government of India to give Nu 100 bn for the 13th plan before this government came in. He said that if there was such an earlier commitment than it would …

In response to a question on how Bhutan would become a developed country by 2034 with a projected growth rate of 3.9% this fiscal year, 6.5% in 2025 and 2026 and 4% in 2027 and 2028 when the required rate is 10% the Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said the aim …

His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the participants of the 16th Golden Youth Award on 21 March. 80 students, 2 boys and 2 girls each nominated from 20 dzongkhags, are participating in the ongoing Golden Youth Award, which began on 17th March. The highly successful Golden Youth Award, …

The Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk in a recent appearance on the national broadcaster said the ministry plans to retain the health workers by carefully examining their challenges and issues. The approach is also to provide the future doctors at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) pursuing MBBS …

The Tashicholing Hospital Project in Samtse was launched on 18 April 2022 and is set to be a pivotal initiative to benefit approximately 30,000 individuals. The project is a crucial component of the ‘111th National Day Footprint Initiative,’ estimated to be complete by October of this year. Tashicholing Gewog, encompassing …

In a bid to revolutionize Bhutan’s digital landscape, the National Digital Identity (NDI) system was launched on October 2023, promising to empower citizens with control over their personal data and streamline bureaucratic processes. However, recent challenges have emerged, particularly concerning the Judiciary’s reluctance to accept digital documents in legal proceedings. …