THE NATION

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

Cottage and Small Industries (CSI) is working on expanding its reach in the international market, driven by the strategic approach to promote Bhutanese products globally. According to a CSI official, “The new CSI market in Dhaka, Bangladesh have been confirmed, however, we’re still working on the other two countries, Singapore …

In a historic move towards enhancing digital services and ensuring inclusivity, Bhutan NDI (National Digital Identity) launched its highly anticipated app today. The grand event was graced by Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering, Bhutan’s Prime Minister, and attended by esteemed members of parliament.  Lyonchhen expressed his excitement for the launch and …

On the second day of Tenth Session of the National Assembly, the finance minister Namgay Tshering said that, the current state of economics is not just due to the policy changes or the current government. In contrast to many countries that gauge their foreign reserves based on net imports and …