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The Ministry of Health is taking a multi-pronged approach to reduce lead exposure in the country following a national blood Lead Level Survey that revealed high levels of lead in jinlab (traditional religious pills) spices and kitchen items among others.

  • The Ministry of Health is taking a multi-pronged approach to reduce lead exposure in the country following a national blood Lead Level Survey that revealed high levels of lead in jinlab (traditional religious pills) spices and kitchen items among others.

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The speaker of National Assembly Lungten Dorji will represent Bhutan at the 15th Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Plenary in Baku Azerbaijan from February 18 to 20. The APA Plenary will be held under the theme Role of Parliamentary Diplomacy in Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation in Asia.

  • The speaker of National Assembly Lungten Dorji will represent Bhutan at the 15th Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Plenary in Baku Azerbaijan from February 18 to 20.

    The APA Plenary will be held under the theme Role of Parliamentary Diplomacy in Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation in Asia.

Editorial The Call for Collective Action: Turning Dreams to Reality, and Visions to Legacies

The Call for Collective Action: Turning Dreams to Reality, and Visions to Legacies

Politics Opposition Party calls on the government to suspend reinstating cut-off percentage for Class X

Opposition Party calls on the government to suspend reinstating cut-off percentage for Class X

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Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing local businesses in the countrys commercial hub are struggling to bounce back from the pandemics impact.In a clear sign that Phuentsholings economy is still struggling to recover hotels and other businesses report low customer footfall even during traditionally busy seasons.

  • Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing local businesses in the countrys commercial hub are struggling to bounce back from the pandemics impact.

    In a clear sign that Phuentsholings economy is still struggling to recover hotels and other businesses report low customer footfall even during traditionally busy seasons.

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The civil service recorded its lowest attrition rate in three years with 1860 civil servants exiting between January and December 2024 according to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC).This is a 12 percent decline compared to 6.2 percent attrition rate in the previous year down from 18.3 percent in 2023.The numbers include voluntary resignations and superannuation.

  • The civil service recorded its lowest attrition rate in three years with 1860 civil servants exiting between January and December 2024 according to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC).

    This is a 12 percent decline compared to 6.

    2 percent attrition rate in the previous year down from 18.

    3 percent in 2023.

    The numbers include voluntary resignations and superannuation.

News Paper or digital but not both

While we boast of digital transformation in governance our citizens remain ensnared by an antiquated bureaucratic framework that defies our claim. Despite substantial investments in digital infrastructure including national flagship programmes and dedicated GovTech organisations equivalent to ministerial status hybrid systems—mandating both physical and digital documentation—persist undermining efficiency and accessibility.

  • While we boast of digital transformation in governance our citizens remain ensnared by an antiquated bureaucratic framework that defies our claim.

    Despite substantial investments in digital infrastructure including national flagship programmes and dedicated GovTech organisations equivalent to ministerial status hybrid systems—mandating both physical and digital documentation—persist undermining efficiency and accessibility.

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Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic Entrepreneurship Course focused on the textile sector held at the Royal Textile Academy.Sixteen participants explored and developed innovative ideas within the textile industry of Bhutan equipping themselves with essential entrepreneurial skills.Out of 12 pitches Sonam Yangden and Choying Lhamo were awarded for their business concepts.

  • Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic Entrepreneurship Course focused on the textile sector held at the Royal Textile Academy.

    Sixteen participants explored and developed innovative ideas within the textile industry of Bhutan equipping themselves with essential entrepreneurial skills.

    Out of 12 pitches Sonam Yangden and Choying Lhamo were awarded for their business concepts.

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Behavioral change key to controlling future outbreaks Poor biosecurity and unsafe feeding practices

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The previous government Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) introduced a policy that removed the class 10 c

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The current governments pledge to give Nu 10000 per month to a third child till the child turns th

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The United States of America (USA) has withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) after Pres

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The Ministry of Health (MoH) from 14th November to 7th December 2024 conducted Non-Communicable Dise