BBSCL

Inaugurated just three months ago, the national drug treatment and rehabilitation center in Thimphu, Mitshey Yarab Lamzang, has already assisted over 250 individuals. It aims to provide comprehensive care for those struggling with substance use disorders, addressing both physical and mental health.  An individual in recovery has been at the centre for over a month. He was referred by the...

For the first time, twelve musicians with vision impairment have been awarded National Certificate 2 or NC2 vocational qualification. The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority assessed their skills last month for the certification. This is expected to empower individuals with blindness and make them more employable in the job market. The National Health Survey 2023 indicates that approximately 48,000...

Bhutan aims to increase its GDP to USD 22bn by 2050, requiring an annual growth rate of eight percent. To achieve this, the country plans to invest in core and emerging sectors such as hydropower, tourism, agriculture, digital economy, manufacturing and mining among others. This is according to "Bhutan’s 21st Century Economic Roadmap - A 10X National Economic Vision" the...

After years of legal disputes, Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde has officially taken over the Zangdopelri, compensating the caretaker and temple construction coordinator with over Nu 27 M. However, with the temple in a deteriorating state, the Thromde administration now faces a new challenge of securing funds for its restoration. The Zangdopelri is in poor condition with broken windows, cracked walls, and...