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From just three in 1998, today there are more than 400 patients undergoing dialysis in Bhutan. Additionally, more than 500 people are suffering from kidney-related diseases in the country. Marking World Kidney Day in Phuentshogling yesterday, officials from the Bhutan Kidney Foundation highlighted that this increasing trend is a growing concern. During the World Kidney Day observance at Sonamgang Primary...

Good news for resigned teachers. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has announced that all resigned teachers residing both within and outside the country can now register for recruitment on consolidated contracts. The notification specifies that resigned teachers should be regular. This initiative aims to address subject shortages, maintain education quality, and fill vacancies caused by retirements, resignations, and...

Reports maintained with the Royal Bhutan Police show an increase in the number of inmates seeking psychiatric services in the last two years. In 2023, Chamgang Central Prison in Thimphu recorded eight inmates requiring psychiatric care. The number rose to 16 last year, with four cases recorded this year to date. While the country’s prisons lack dedicated mental health centres...

The National Open Chess Championship 2025 brought together 24 participants from diverse backgrounds in the capital on Saturday. Players competed in six intense rounds, showcasing their strategic skills. The winners and runners-up were awarded trophies and certificates. The Bhutan Chess Federation organised the tournament using the Swiss system format, ensuring fair competition without early eliminations. Players competed in all six...