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…
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…
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…
A Member of Parliament stated that Bhutan currently employs about 1,750 contract teachers, 2,480 ESP and GSP staff, and 295 non-formal education (NFE) instructors. He recalled that under Pledge No.…
In Bhutan, having a child is closely linked to family expectations, social acceptance, and emotional fulfillment. However, a growing number of couples are unable to conceive naturally, facing not only…
Lucky Pem, a digital lottery initiative, revealed its winners in conjunction with the 118th National Day celebrations, awarding its most sought-after prizes to three participants. The top winner received Nu…
After prolonged discussions and repeated revisions, the Cabinet has reached a firm decision on the reduction of mobile data prices by turning down Bhutan Telecom’s (BT) revised proposal. As a…
The White-bellied Heron, one of the rarest birds in the world, faces increasing threats as climate change, shifting river systems, and development pressures reshape Bhutan’s river valleys. With Nepal already…
Bhutan’s hydropower sector has long relied on foreign construction companies for major works, with Bhutanese engineers and contractors mostly confined to minor roles. Over time, several foreign sub-contractors gained experience…
Although Bhutan’s hydropower system reached a peak capacity of about 3,600 MW in 2025, current generation has dropped to nearly 1,300 MW, which is insufficient to meet domestic electricity needs.…
