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Despite a steady rise in the number of new cases over the years, the judiciary has made progress in reducing its backlog. This is according to the recently released 2024 Annual Judiciary Report. The number of pending cases has declined since 2020, though more than 1,000 cases still remain unresolved.    The judiciary recorded almost 1,200 pending cases last year,...

With rising salaries pushing more people into the taxable income bracket, the finance ministry is reviewing the personal income tax exemption threshold. The review aims to ease the tax burden, particularly for lower and lower-middle-income salaried employees. The finance minister shared this during today’s "Meet the Press" session. During the session, Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said that the current tax...

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...

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...