Education

Self-harming behaviour is highest among students going by occupation according to the recent National Health Survey 2023. The survey found that 2.8 per cent of students engaged in self-harming behaviour last year. More than 11,200 people were surveyed for the...

If you are confused about choosing your career, the Labour Market Information and Career Guidance Division under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment might come in handy. Established over a year ago, the division provides labour market data such...

School students often get less opportunity to participate in religious events once schools open. To help students receive blessings and learn about Buddhism, the Lam Neten of Pema Gatshel Rabdey visited schools in the district for a month. During his...

During the Meet The Press session today, the education and skills development minister said that the ministry will work on establishing a college in Tsirang. The minister said that the government is working on other prioritised activities for now. The...

While it is not clear whether the government will set up youth centres in all the districts as pledged during its run-up to the fourth Parliamentary Elections, the government during the Meet The Press session today emphasised that with changing...

To address growing concerns about substance and alcohol use and abuse, the Chithuen Phendhey Association is organising an inter-school debate and public speaking competition as part of its Youth Leadership Programme. The competition began on Tuesday, with eight schools from...

Smartphones are fast becoming indispensable tools to navigate the digital world. Its uses are expanding. Beyond just making phone calls and staying connected with the world, it is also being used as a teaching and learning tool beyond classrooms. Teachers...

Close to 2700 university graduates will sit for the Bhutan Civil Service Examination this year. The Preliminary Examination results were declared today. The overall pass percentage stands at over 65 per cent, an increase of four percentage points compared to...

The Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment, BCSEA, has decided to discontinue setting trial exam questions for classes ten and twelve this year. This practice was introduced as a pilot project to standardise exam papers and provide additional practice...

After eight long years of waiting, students at Garpawoong Middle Secondary School in Samdrup Jongkhar finally have new boarding facilities. The hostel, originally planned for completion in 2017, faced delays, forcing students to walk over five kilometres every day. Some...