The Tiger’s Nest In Bhutan: The Taktsang Monastery
Taktsang Monastery, sometimes referred to as Paro Taktsang or Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan, is situated in the Paro area. Taktsang lies 2,950 meters (9,678 feet) above sea level and clings…
Introducing Queen Jetsun Pema, also known as “Kate Middleton”
The Bhutanese Queen, who is married to King Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, is renowned for her grace, wisdom, and dedication to her country. This creative and athletic monarch is reinventing contemporary…
ESP has a slow start but is gathering pace
Agency: The Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), designed to provide concessional loans and reinvigoration funds to businesses, has seen mixed results as of December 2024. Under Window-I of the ESP, which…
Teachers quitting the nation’s educational system
With 1,193 instructors quitting the system overall, the teacher attrition rate in 2024 tripled from the year before. The average attrition rate in public schools was 6.90 percent, meaning that…
The health ministry guarantees high-quality service
Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk addressed concerns over the departure of experienced medical professionals and the increasing reliance on younger staff. He assured that the ministry has implemented robust measures to…
BCCI monitoring and resolving Bhutan’s everyday regulatory issues
Following the filing of an extensive report examining 235 policies pertaining to the economy, the BCCI said that the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment is attempting to simplify corporate…
National Education Policy 2024 to empower schools with autonomy over budget and manpower and to reduce excess teacher workload
Agency: In response to pressing challenges in Bhutan’s education system, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has outlined concrete steps to ensure the successful endorsement and implementation of…
JICA planning to fund Nu 52.6 mn all-inclusive cafe and restaurant for people with disabilities
Agency: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) plans to start a restaurant and a cafe run by people with disabilities in Taba, Thimphu under the JICA Partnership scheme with BUSSIEN…
Family seeks justice for minor daughter in alleged rape case
Agency: The father of a minor victim shared his disbelief and anguish after learning that a medical professional allegedly raped his minor daughter during her hospital visits in Trashigang. He…
Schools evaluate students’ learning problems and challenges
To better identify and assist students with impairments and educational challenges, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development has implemented systematic routes in schools nationwide. The project will make a…