Bhutan’s health ministry steps up efforts to reduce lead exposure
The move follows a national blood Lead Level Survey that revealed high levels of lead in jinlab (traditional religious pills) spices, and kitchen items, among others.
Sherab Lhamo
Bhutan faces AI readiness gaps, calls for national strategy
A UNDP report also pointed out transparency in AI systems as a concern, with limited monitoring mechanisms and underdeveloped concepts of explainability.
Ed Sheeran electrifies Thimphu with historic concert
Despite the cold evening, the atmosphere was electric as he began his performance with ‘Castle on the Hill,’ a song from his Mathematics album. The audience, glowing in the…
Bhutan NGO records 2,536 cases in five years, emotional abuse hits high
The senior counsellor at RENEW, Sonam Zangmo, said that emotional abuse cases included non-physical behaviors such as bullying, harassment, exploitation and verbal abuse. Economic…
Expecting mothers and children in Bhutan vulnerable to lead exposure
Early prevention is key to combating lead exposure say health experts.
Bhutan’s government agencies paying inflated prices for subpar vehicle parts
A recent report on the appraisal of vehicle spare parts supply system has revealed that government agencies in Bhutan are shelling out inflated prices for subpar or counterfeit…
Rising AI threats: Bhutan’s GovTech promotes responsible use and regulation
To address the potential risks of AI, Sherab Gocha from GovTech urged the implementation of appropriate regulations, explaining that generative AI relies on complex deep learning…
Bhutan to transition to ageing society by 2027
Bhutan will transition into an aging society by 2027, with the elderly population projected to reach 7.4 percent of the total population. By around 2050, this proportion is…
Drukair signs deal with Airbus to purchase five new aircrafts for long-haul flights
The new fleet is expected to start arriving in 2030.
Bhutan’s AI dilemma: Balancing tradition and technology
Bhutan was recently ranked the top country using ChatGPT, with approximately 15.96 percent of its population using the AI tool, according to an analysis by Coinjournal.net.