380 homes in Lhamoizingkha will benefit from the water treatment plant
Dagana-Surja Man Rai is one of the isolated inhabitants of the Lhamoizingkha gewog in Dagana who have been suffering from a water deficit for decades. The 133 houses in the…
Bhutan’s first inclusive school Changangkha needs more SEN teachers and resources
Agency: The country’s first inclusive school is the Changangkha Middle Secondary School (MSS) in Thimphu which started its journey as a general school in 1961, but it became an inclusive…
Lhuentse hosts the opening of Bhutan’s 20th Women and Child Protection Desk
On November 23, the RBP and UNICEF Bhutan opened the 20th Women and Child Protection Desk in Lhuentse. Bhutan’s national initiative to combat violence against women and children reaches a…
Significant modifications to the Marriage Act are under progress
In the Marriage Bill of Bhutan 2024, the National Council’s NREC has approved two of the NA’s altered provisions, added nine new ones, and further changed fourteen existing ones. This…
At COP29, Bhutan promotes streamlined climate finance
Secretary Karma Tshering, who leads the Bhutanese delegation in the ongoing discussions at the 29th COP29, is actively taking part in a number of side activities that are crucial to…
Happiness with Mr Bhutan
Agency: Happiness is a journey we all embark on, often without even realising it. It is the silent force guiding our choices and dreams. The purpose of this column is…
The New Justice Sector Strategic Plan aims to improve accessibility, efficacy, and inclusivity
The Bhutan National Legal Institute President, Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, introduced the Justice Sector Strategic Plan II in Thimphu. The goal of JSSP II is to further…
Yenlag Throms: Unclear status and funding concerns
Agency: The status and funding of Yenlag Throms, planned satellite towns, have been brought to the forefront during the 1st Sitting of the Second Session of the National Assembly on…
His Majesty attends Gelephu Choeten’s salhang tendrel ceremony yesterday
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Gelephu Choeten was graced by His Majesty the King. The Zhung Dratshang’s Dorji Lopen presided over the event. The focal point of the Gelephu Mindfulness…
Agriculture Ministry eyes July 2025 Rollout for National Insurance Scheme to protect farmers
Agency: In a move aimed at providing security and stability to the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has laid out a comprehensive proposal for a national…