Time to rethink drug policies?

Phuentsholing—The government’s efforts to address the growing drug crisis in the country through stricter laws and mandatory treatment programmes are coming under scrutiny, as the approach fails to tackle the root causes of substance abuse.

Reforms to empower companies and boost investor confidence

As part of regulatory reforms for companies and the primary capital...

SAMJONG Cooperative to tackle poverty and unemployment

Samdrupjongkhar—An initiative to alleviate poverty and create job opportunities, the SAMJONG...

ST Motors transforms EV landscape with new luxury launches

ST Motors is pushing new boundaries in the electric vehicle (EV)...

Editorial

United for safety: Crime decline inspires hope

When a society bands together for the collective good, the results can be transformative. The recent 8.5 percent decline in the country’s crime rate is a testament to the power of collaboration, commitment, and community engagement. The Royal Bhutan Police, along with its partners, has not only reduced crime but also fostered trust and awareness, paving the way for a safer, more cohesive society.

More than the tick-tock of TikTok

An anonymous participant on the popular Facebook page “BHUTAN...

A call for accountability in public spending

The Royal Audit Authority’s (RAA) revelation of Nu 193.564...


Features

Caught between survival and education: A mother’s dilemma

Punakha—“My daughter is 14 years old and has never set foot in a classroom,” says Kinley Sithup, 55, her voice heavy with emotion. “There isn’t a school nearby that can accommodate a child like her.”

Shaping lives, empowering the Deaf

Paro—The soft hum of focused activity fills the air...

Trying to co-exist

Samtse—Farmers of Samtse are no strangers to elephants and...

A Royal gift to Thimphu

His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk...

Sports

Udzorong Gewog wins Druk Wangyel Archery Tournament

Trashigang’s Udzorong Gewog lifted the 2024 Druk Wangyel National Traditional Archery trophy beating Samdrupjongkhar’s Martshala Gewog at Changlimithang Archery Range in Thimphu yesterday.

Bhutan cricket embarks on grading contract system

Bhutan Cricket recently introduced the Player Grading and Contract...

Udzorong faces Martshala in Druk Wangyal Archery Final

The stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to...

Four gewogs reach Druk Wangyal quarterfinals

Mongar gewog has emerged as the first team from...

Business

Govt. targets Nu 225.59 billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029

To achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors. 

Bhutan’s economy to rebound to 4.9 percent in FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will...

Finance ministry projects 5.68 percent growth this year

Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to...

Non-hydro debt set to reach threshold with Nu 35 billion borrowing in FY 2024-25

The government can borrow an extra Nu 35.88 billion...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

Let’s explore this idea. Both Buddhism and science, particularly quantum physics, agree that there is no solid, unchanging world. At the atomic level, most of an atom is empty space. Buddhism teaches that the true nature of all things is emptiness because nothing possesses inherent value or fixed qualities. Instead, our minds shape the world through perceptions colored by thoughts and experiences. For example, someone who has been hurt by a cat may fear cats, perceiving them as harmful, while another person might see them as loving companions. The cat itself has no fixed identity, it is a constantly changing being with infinite possibilities.

Ask Mr Bhutan

What an important question for every young adult to...

Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Happiness is a journey we all embark on, often...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

Averting youth exodus: Rebuilding Bhutan by investing in its future

Like many developing nations, Bhutan stands at a crossroads,...

Realigning Bhutan’s Contract Act with GMC’s legal framework

The enactment of GMC Law No. 1 of 2024...

Maximising the potential of groundwater resources in Bhutan

Groundwater, found beneath the Earth’s surface, is stored in...

Bhutan 2050: A prosperous nation that is true to its cultural values

As the world grapples with the challenges of development,...

GMC: A call for judicial transformation

In His Majesty’s Royal Address on the 117th National...

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