THE NATION

During recent parliamentary sessions, the Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, stated that students who have failed four to five times in a single grade or repeatedly across different grades should consider alternative education pathways, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Encouraging such students to opt for skills-based education, …

To ease the transition for the 2026 intake, the Education Minister Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa said that Thimphu Thromde extended accommodation by allowing PP admission for children aged five years, four months, and twenty-five days as of 1 March 2026. “This adjustment advances the earlier cut-off date of 5 February, …

The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), together with the Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag Administration, announced that the Black-necked Crane Farewell Festival (BNCFF) 2026 will be held on 5th to 6th February 2026 in Bumdeling valley and Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtse. The festival provides travelers with a rare opportunity …

A three-day Special Olympics Unified Sports Program was successfully held in Thimphu, bringing together children with intellectual disabilities and non-intellectual disabilities in an inclusive sporting environment. The program aimed to promote equality, friendship and social inclusion through sports, with greater emphasis on participation and accessibility rather than competition or medals. …

After a six-year gap, the National Job Fair 2025 returned as a major platform aimed at easing Bhutan’s transition challenges from education to employment, bringing together more than 2,500 job, training, and study opportunities across 46 stalls. Supported by the World Bank, the fair connects jobseekers with employers, universities, and …

The Business Plus Committee reviewed three recommendations and submitted its findings to the National Council, which unanimously adopted the final set of recommendations. The outcome of the review was shared with the National Council, where all members agreed to and endorsed the committee’s final recommendations. Eminent member Dasho Phuntsho Rabten …

His Majesty The King conferred National Day Awards on distinguished Bhutanese and international friends in recognition of their exceptional service, sacrifice, and longstanding support to the nation during the 118th National Day celebrations. Karma Kelvin Dorji Among the recipients, Karma Kelvin Dorji was awarded the National Order of Merit (Bronze) …

Jimba Tshewang, 27, from Tangsibji, Trongsa said winning the Drukgi Nyagoe Drendhur (Bhutan’s Strongman Competition) Seaon 6 has filled him with happiness and gratitude beyond words. This was his second time competing in the Nyagoe competition and his first win. In the 2024 Nyagoe competition Season 5, he placed fourth. …

The hotel industry has put up a letter to the Ministry of Information, Commerce and Economics (MoICE) following the discussion on the review report on tourism policy by the Economic and Finance Committee. The letter states the need for a clarification and update on the 4 percent subsidy, and if …

National Assembly endorses 9 recommendations under Action Taken Report on crime prevention and reduction Lyonpo Tshering, the Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA), during the presentation of Action Taken Report (ATR) on crime prevention and reduction stated that the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) under strict alcohol control measure, …