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Information and Communication Technology, ICT exams for Class 12 will be reinstated starting next year. The education minister announced this during the Meet the Press session on Friday. ICT exams were initially removed from both Classes 10 and 12 board exams in 2020. This was done to encourage students to learn the subject without the pressure of examinations. While ICT...

The health ministry has achieved 98 per cent viral suppression of HIV, surpassing its target of 95 per cent by 2030. Viral suppression of HIV is when the virus is low enough in the body that standard laboratory tests cannot detect it. According to the World Health Organisation, HIV viral suppression helps improve health, prevents sexual transmission and reduces mother-to-child...

A pre-feasibility study has found Yoeseltse in Samtse and Samrang in Samdrup Jongkhar suitable for airstrip development, but no final decision has been made, according to the infrastructure and transport minister. The study indicates that these locations have favourable ground profiles and lengths with no significant obstacles in the vicinity, making them viable options. Following feasibility studies conducted across various...

Indian business leaders attending the Bengal Global Business Summit 2025 have shown keen interest in exploring opportunities in Bhutan. They are particularly interested in renewable energy, sustainable tourism in agribusiness, and digital infrastructure. At the summit, Agriculture Minister Younten Phuntsho emphasised the importance of expanding trade partnerships, improving investment in Bhutan, and identifying new areas for economic collaboration. The summit...