Health

Strong uptake from youths at Antifragile Temple. A self-improvement hub for students

Six months after its establishment, the Antifragile Temple, opened by former Mr. Bhutan, Tshering Dorji, is seeing strong positive uptake from the youth and enthusiasts. The temple has 115 students, of whom 36 are part of the Antifragile…

One snakebite to the vein costs man $1.3M in hospital bill

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One snakebite to the vein costs man $1.3M in hospital bill

An Idaho father bitten by a rattlesnake in Northern California needed 54 vials of antivenom across two hospitals, draining the first hospital's entire supply, and was billed about US$1.3 million before insurance.

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GMC partners with KKH to bring advanced fertility care to Bhutan

Bhutan’s declining fertility rate, falling birth numbers, and growing aging population have raised concerns over the country’s demographic future. While many young Bhutanese are delaying parenthood as they pursue higher education…

Bhutan plans Nu 5.6 bn in external borrowings for FY 2026–27

Most of the funding will support development projects, while the remaining borrowings will finance government reform programs The government has planned to borrow Nu 5.6 billion (bn) from external sources during the 2026–27 fiscal year to…

If you were to walk into Sarpang Dzong today, you would be greeted by a subtle fragrance of saffron and camphor, and…

If you were to walk into Sarpang Dzong today, you would be greeted by a subtle fragrance of saffron and camphor, and…

If you were to walk into Sarpang Dzong today, you would be greeted by a subtle fragrance of saffron and camphor, and the devoted focus of revered hands at work. 20 Zung Lopens and 60 supporting monks are gathered at Sarpang Dzong. Day in…

MoAL targets August 2026 for egg self-sufficiency

Bhutan expects to meet its national monthly egg demand by August 2026. This target depends on the current day-old chicks successfully reaching the laying stage. Recent data shows a fluctuating production trend over the last few years. The…

Overall half-yearly crime rate drops, with domestic violence still on top

The total combined crime and drug cases saw a 4 percent decrease, falling from 2,066 offences in 2025 to 1,983 in 2026, the half-yearly data provided by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) highlights a persistent and growing challenge regarding…

Social-Media Age Bans Won’t Make Children Safer-But This Will

Kelly Stonelake SEATTLE—When I joined Facebook in 2009, I believed in the mission that founder Mark Zuckerberg espoused: to connect and empower people around the world. We all know how that turned out. Meta, now the parent company of…

Indian education minister resigns after mass protests over exam paper leaks

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Indian education minister resigns after mass protests over exam paper leaks

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday he had resigned from his post following mass protests calling for his dismissal. Public trust in India's university testing system has been undermined by a series of exam…

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Thimphu’s parking crisis: Overcharging, timing and different views

Residents and commuters in Thimphu are increasingly frustrated with how some parking fee collectors allegedly use underhanded means to charge inflated parking fees. Drivers and commuters who have had bad experiences of being overcharged or…

Melinda Gates donates $600M, says she's signaling the ultra-wealthy where to invest

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Melinda Gates donates $600M, says she's signaling the ultra-wealthy where to invest

Melinda French Gates has donated over six hundred million dollars to women's health initiatives. She aims to signal to other wealthy individuals that this sector is a viable cause. French Gates believes women cannot reach their full…

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Schools survey finds bullying persists

As school violence incidents captured on video continue to raise concerns over student safety across Bhutan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) says nationwide student wellbeing surveys indicate gradual improvements…