Bhutanese students with disabilities struggle for access to higher education
Despite growing efforts to promote inclusive education in Bhutan, students with disabilities continue to face major barriers in pursuing higher education.
Neten Dorji
Consumption report highlights sharp urban-rural divide in Bhutan
The survey also highlights substantial differences in housing conditions and food expenditure.
Bhutan-Thailand FTA set for implementation by 2026
The agreement, once in effect, will provide Bhutanese exports with duty-free access to the Thai market, boosting their competitiveness.
Living with wildlife: Bhutan tries new path to coexistence
The initiative, led by WWF Bhutan and the Department of Forests and Park Services, aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict while strengthening conservation efforts.
Bhutan vows to resolve toll fee issue along Indian highways within two months
Between 3,000 and 4,000 Bhutanese vehicles use the highways in Assam and West Bengal regularly, where they are charged tolls at multiple points, often twice for the same stretch,…
Bhutanese village comes alive as pilgrims pass through for major offering ceremony
Khoma in Lhuentse, usually calm and quiet, has become a busy stopover in recent days.
Stigma in silence: The hidden struggles of living with HIV in Bhutan
While access to testing and treatment has improved, social acceptance has not kept pace. Many PLHIV speak of being judged, isolated, or avoided, which leads to emotional distress…
Patients suffer as lone gynaecologist in Bhutanese town absent for months
For many of areas, the hospital is the nearest health facility equipped to handle complex maternal and obstetric cases. But in the absence of a gynaecologist, patients are…
Tuberculosis still a concern in Bhutan
On average, TB cases in the country have increased by 22 annually.
Bhutan’s silent epidemic: Deadly toll of alcohol
Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) cases surged from 2,393 in 2021 to 2,625 in 2023, according to the country's Annual Health Bulletin 2024. While there was a slight decrease in…