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The recent announcement of the Preliminary Examination (PE) results has brought a sense of relief and hope to many aspiring candidates who now stand on the cusp of entering the Bhutan Civil Service through the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE). While achieving the status of qualifying for the BCSE is a significant milestone, it’s important to acknowledge that the journey …

…The vaccination provides protection for at least one year and highlighted that future vaccination strategies would be contingent on disease prevalence trends both locally and regionally By Phurpa WangmoIn response to the escalating threat of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among Bhutan’s livestock, a comprehensive vaccination campaign has been initiated by the National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH) under the Ministry …

In a nation where trust in institutions is the bedrock of social cohesion, the recent suspension of two High Court Justices of Bench I, has sent shockwaves through the country. The deliberate miscarriage of justice orchestrated by individuals within the same esteemed institution that upholds the rule of law has left citizens like myself grappling with a profound sense of …

…𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒃𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔, 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 Sonam DekiSeveral sports in Bhutan are facing challenges due to the absence of local competitors, making it difficult for athletes to enhance their skills and techniques. Consequently, determined sportsmen and women are embarking on international journeys to receive specialized training abroad. The picturesque Himalayan nation, renowned for …

On August 18th, Bhutan witnessed a momentous occasion that will be etched in the annals of its history. Tshering Penjor, a determined student from Yangchen Gastsel Higher Secondary School in Thimphu Dzongkhag, stepped into the spotlight as the first Bhutanese athlete to embrace the world of adaptive sports, utilizing a running blade. This breakthrough is not just a stride forward …

…𝒂 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 Sonam DekiIn an effort to provide access to quality education, the Nichula Gewog has installed air conditioning units at Nichula Primary School, located in Lhamoidzingkha, a remote region in Dagana. This move aims to create a more conducive learning environment for both students and teachers at …

Phurpa WangmoIn an effort to maintain a minimum foreign currency reserve sufficient to cover essential imports for a period of 12 months, the Ministry of Finance issued a notification on August 16th. The notification announces the extension of the moratorium on vehicle imports for an additional six months, from August 18, 2023, to February 17, 2024. The initial ban on …

…𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚 Phurpa WangmoIn a groundbreaking initiative, the Bhutan Paralympic Committee has partnered with Xiborg Japan and Gidakom Prosthetic and Orthotic Unit to pioneer the creation of the country’s inaugural prosthetic running blade. This innovative step marks a significant advancement in the field of adaptive sports and underscores Bhutan’s commitment to inclusivity and …

In the heart of Thimphu, the Olakha Workshop once echoed with the sounds of bustling activity and the cacophony of traffic. But during my recent visit after six months, a perplexing tranquility had replaced the usual hustle. The lively ambiance that had typified this area, resembling a vibrant fish market with its noisy energy, was nowhere to be found. It …

…𝒕𝒂𝒙𝒊 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒃𝒖𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒔, 𝑩𝑪𝑻𝑨 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒅𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 Sonam DekiAmidst the competitive urban landscape, a group of taxi drivers is raising concerns about passenger seating limits for public buses. As the city’s pace quickens during rush hours, the scene unfolds with public buses filled with passengers. This prompts these drivers to question whether …