THE NATION

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) face significant employment disparity compared to those without disabilities. According to the latest Population and Housing Census of Bhutan (NSB,2020), 2.1 percent of the population are categorized as disabled. Various factors contribute to this gap, such as discriminatory hiring practices and a lower percentage of individuals …

Recently, RCSC has announced 106 undergraduate scholarship opportunities for the academic session 2024-2025, both within and outside the country. The eligibility criteria specified that all class 12 graduates of 2023, except repeaters, were encouraged to apply. However, there was dissatisfaction among Arts students due to the limited number of slots …

Social sectors in Bhutan, such as health and education, have been facing the major brunt of the attrition due to the mass exodus. The decrease in the teacher and student ratio can potentially lead to the diminishing of quality education. Dorji Tamang, a teacher from Dagana, has offered his insights …

In May 2020, amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) project was launched with great ambition in Bhutan. Spearheaded by the former Opposition Leader, Dr Pema Gyamtsho, and a group of retired agricultural officials. However, due to higher transportation costs and their inability to …

In a recent report released by the National Statistics Bureau of Bhutan (NSB), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2023 highlighted a year-on-year increase in CPI by 4.60 percent. Notably, both food and non-food items experienced price hikes, with food seeing a 5.21 percent increase and non-food witnessing a …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured an overwhelming victory in Central Bhutan during the general elections. The party achieved an almost perfect score in central Bhutan, except one in Nubi-Tangsibji, Trongsa, going to the Bhutan Tendrel party. Examining the electoral history of Central Bhutan reveals a dynamic landscape. In the …

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), on Wednesday, as per the provision enshrined under Section 443 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, declare the names of candidates who have secured the highest number of valid votes in their parliamentary constituencies as having been duly elected from …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) manifesto has articulated a holistic and ambitious education reform agenda. The manifesto addresses the challenges posed by the prolonged closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting a comprehensive strategy aimed at revitalizing the nation’s education system on multiple fronts. At the core of the PDP’s …

The forensic report on the cause of death of the 34-year-old woman found in Dagalapang, Kabesa in Thimphu last week revealed that the she has died due to hypothermia, which was caused by prolonged exposures to very cold temperatures. No physical injury was found on her body. The report also …

The Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) candidate, and Vice President Pema Tenzin, identified the terrible conditions of farm roads in several gewogs as the main issue in his constituency. He highlighted drinking water problems and the lack of support for agriculture-related services, emphasising the challenges faced by the youth who wish …