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The National Online Dzongkha Learning platform on Educare Skill will soon be extended to students up to class six. The platform is currently available for students up to class three. A recent report on the pilot phase of the initiative highlighted that it received appreciation from the general public and support from the education ministry. During the piloting phase from...

Bhutan’s public debt burden is expected to remain high in the next decade or so, until at least the 2037-2038 financial year. Currently, at around Nu 293bn, or about 97 per cent of its GDP, the figure nearly matches the size of its economy. This is according to the third quarter Public Debt Situation report the finance ministry published recently....

In a world that is increasingly moving towards digitalisation, many services are now offered online, making life easier. However, for some remote villages, it remains a challenge, particularly in areas where the population is primarily elderly or uneducated. In Pema Gatshel, gewog officials have to travel to distant villages to provide services, which otherwise can be easily done online. In...

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM education took centre stage as students from across the country came together for the National Space Challenge 2025. The annual event, held as part of Bhutan Space Week, is aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators. This year, two students from Jampeling Central School in Trashigang won the challenge. For this edition...