Government is expanding mental health services nationwide through The PEMA Center, which offers key helpline support and early intervention programs, focusing on reducing mental health stigma and providing accessible care across the country

Desi High School has launched a five-year forest restoration project with WWF-Bhutan and the Thimphu Forest Division; Students will restore and manage two hectares of degraded forest near the school, planting native trees and ensuring long-term care

Beginning the construction of Gelephu International Airport, His Majesty speech recalled Bhutan’s deep-rooted tradition of community service; Hundreds took part in a “Shapto” ceremony, voluntarily contributing labor, a symbol of unity and shared purpose

Leena Devi Ghalley, a designer from Phuentsholing, a southern border town, founded LEENA’s WORLD, an eco-fashion brand; through hand-woven motifs, natural dyes, and upcycled fabrics she revives Bhutanese heritage with a sustainable, spiritual vision

The decision to reinstate Class X cut-off point, citing declining education quality in Bhutan, has sparked criticism from education experts and lawmakers, who argue the move lacks data, research and public consultation, potentially generating inequalities