Primary Round Poll Day on 30th November The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) on Friday 3rd November shared the notification announcing the start of the fourth Parliamentary elections. The five political parties Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) and People’s …
Read More »High attrition rate in OAG hampers case review
The Office of Attorney General (OAG) has raised concerns about the high attrition rate affecting their ability to effectively review cases. As of 31 October, OAG has received a total of 786 cases involving 1,450 defendants. Of these, 748 cases were referred from the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) with 1,299 …
Read More »How Bhutan became the first country in the world to achieve 100% sterilisation of its free roaming dog population
Accelerated Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Program His Majesty the King granted a Royal Audience to officials from the Department of Livestock, De-suung organization and His Majesty’s Secretariat on July 30, 2021. His Majesty directed the Department to devise a swift and comprehensive plan to control the free-roaming dog …
Read More »MoH adopts strategies to encourage applications for PG residency program
Health Minister Dechen Wangmo addressed the issue concerning shortage of applicants for Bhutan’s Postgraduate (PG) Residency Program under the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences. With only six candidates applying for 40 available slots, Lyonpo shed light on the primary reasons behind this scarcity, and the proactive measures being taken …
Read More »Her Majesty Tseyring Pem Wangchuck gets the Champion of Rising Leaders Award
On 17th October 2023, Her Majesty Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, the Queen Mother of Bhutan was presented the Champion of Rising Leaders Award by Teton Science School for Her Majesty’s dedication to environmental conservation and for inspiring and nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders. The Champions of Rising Leaders Award …
Read More »Autism through the eyes of teacher Dawa Drukpa
On 24 October 2023 the first-ever book on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by a Bhutanese author was launched at the Changangkha Middle Secondary School, Thimphu. Dawa Drukpa, the author of the book, is a Special Education Teacher, and has been teaching children with autism and other multiple disabilities for the …
Read More »How does the National Digital Identity system ensure privacy and security for all citizens?
Bhutan’s National Digital Identity (NDI) system is designed on the principles of self-sovereign identity (SSI), which provides an absolute control over personal information, in the hands of the users, thus setting a new benchmark for digital privacy and security worldwide. “In the Bhutan NDI ecosystem, where the user is at …
Read More »6 new ferrosilicon plants in Norbugang to be completed by 2025
The Norbugang region in Samtse, Bhutan is set to become an industrial hub with the completion of six ferrosilicon plants by 2025. Initially, plans included seven plants in Jigmeling Industrial Park, Sarpang, but it has now been revised to six, with five located in Norbugang, Samtse, and one in Motanga …
Read More »Bhutan’s stringent food safety measures to safeguard public health
Bhutan’s stringent food safety measures ensure the safety and integrity of meat and meat products to other food items. The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) plays a pivotal role in monitoring, regulating, and educating the public about food safety. Meat retailing shops in Bhutan are subject to daily inspections. …
Read More »Unveiling ambitious 13th Five-Year Plan for Infrastructure
The Prime Minister presented the State of The Nation (SOTN) Report during the Tenth Session of the Third Parliament of Bhutan on friday. The SOTN Report unveiled the 13th Five-Year Plan, outlining a comprehensive set of strategies aimed at achieving “sustainable, safe, inclusive, resilient, and livable human settlements” and “safe, …
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