November of 2024

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Antimicrobial resistance: Bhutan’s hidden threat and the global fight to stop it

A silent crisis threatens to undermine global heal...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 2,277 views
JSW School of Law takes part in COP29, exploring intersection of law and climate action

Baku, Azerbaijan— A delegation from the Jigme Sing...

Nov 29, 2024 3 mins read 1,029 views
SNV and MoIT Project ensures sustainable water supply for Rangaytung

The community-driven project enhances sanitation, agricultural growth, and improved life,...

Nov 29, 2024 5 mins read 907 views
Stop the outflow of young talents

We face a troubling trend: the exodus of our people.

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 2,180 views
Tackling Bhutan’s growing mental health challenges

Bhutan is witnessing an alarming increase in mental health issues, with a nearly threefold increase in severe cases such as psychosis and...

Nov 29, 2024 3 mins read 899 views
Travel woes at southern borders, MPs call for government intervention

Traveling through Bhutan’s southern borders with India has become increasingly difficu...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 709 views
DGPC and Adani Group to finalise agreement on Wangchhu Hydropower

Top DGPC officials say it is too early to assess the impact of the corruption charges against Adan...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 936 views
NA rejects RCSC report on MaX System, calls for revisions

The National Assembly rejected the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) report on the MaX system, with only 18 out of 46...

Nov 29, 2024 2 mins read 643 views
Transforming trauma into triumph

Women navigate life after rape and teenage pregnancy

Nov 28, 2024 4 mins read 688 views
BNB launches loyalty programme to reward customers

Bhutan National Bank (BNB) launched a first-of-its-kind Loyalty Programme, designed to reward customers for their continued trust and engagemen...

Nov 28, 2024 1 mins read 677 views
For a stronger democracy and informed society

A democratic society thrives on transparency, accountability, and informed citizenry.

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 2,074 views
New suspension bridge to enhance access to Koma Tshachu, promoting sustainable tourism

A new 50-metre suspension bridge, designed to impr...

Nov 28, 2024 1 mins read 779 views
India approves 61 PTA projects

The Government of India (GoI) has approved 61 Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects under Bhutan’s 13th Plan, with the first tranche of Nu 49,578.75 million already approved.

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 771 views
Is it media’s responsibility to promote Dzongkha?

Paro— Learning Dzongkha is largely a matter of personal interest, with mastery achievable through daily practice in speaking, reading, and w...

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 818 views
Four percent interest on home loans coming soon: FM

Opposition MP quizzes government on a host of key election pledges

Nov 28, 2024 2 mins read 749 views
Bhutan’s musical ambassadors: The journey of connection and pride

When Bhutanese artists step onto foreign stages, it’s more than just a performance; it’s...

Nov 27, 2024 4 mins read 980 views
Lhamoizhingkha Dungkhag advances gender and disability inclusion with transformative leadership

Supported by SNV Bhutan’s leadership training, loc...

Nov 27, 2024 4 mins read 741 views
AI-Powered TrailGuard camera traps deployed to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Nubi

In an initiative aimed at reducing human-wildlife...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 817 views
Left on our own

Laya, the largest and highest settlement in northwest Bhutan, located at an altitude of 3,820 metres above sea level, is getting warmer.

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 1,981 views
Home minister unveils plans to strengthen disaster preparedness and response

During the question-and-answer session at the National Assembly y...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 1,460 views
Naming and shaming of drug offenders: The ethical dilemma?

The practice of “naming and shaming” individuals involved in drug offences has become increasingly common in Bhutan, pa...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 671 views
MPs question delays in raising rural life insurance scheme

Despite the government’s claim that work has begun to increase rural life insurance premiums from Nu 30,000 to Nu 150,0...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 633 views
Journalists discuss press freedom, sustainability, and access to information at annual conference

Paro— More than 70 journalists from various media...

Nov 27, 2024 2 mins read 676 views
Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen’s Address at the closing ceremony of The PEMA Symposium on mental health

As we come together at the closing of The PEMA sym...

Nov 27, 2024 3 mins read 632 views
Her Majesty calls for collective action to combat mental health issues

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the closing ceremony of The PEMA Symposium, the fi...

Nov 27, 2024 1 mins read 625 views
From highlands of Laya to COP29: Protecting children amid climate change

With temperatures in Laya, Gasa, dropping to 2°C during the day and between -...

Nov 26, 2024 3 mins read 404 views
Water Treatment Plant to benefit over 380 households in Lhamoizingkha

Dagana-Surja Man Rai, a 48-year-old farmer from Loongsilsa Chiwog, is among the remote...

Nov 26, 2024 2 mins read 655 views
Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme, a welcome

Agriculture is the backbone of our rural economy. Nearly 60 percent of our population depend on agriculture for livelihood, not to mention its critical rol...

Nov 26, 2024 2 mins read 1,995 views
NA votes in favour of cattle tax exemption

Through a show of hands, the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) voted in favour of the Cattle Tax Exemption Bill 2024 in the National Assembly yesterday.

Nov 26, 2024 2 mins read 617 views
NC proposes reforms to ease rural credit access and lower interest rates

The National Council’s (NC) Economic Affairs Committee has recommended review...

Nov 26, 2024 3 mins read 659 views
Local leaders drive change for greater inclusivity

Gender-inclusive governance gains ground as women take up leaderships roles in rural communities in Chukha

Nov 25, 2024 5 mins read 544 views
Bhutan’s 20th Women and Child Protection Desk opens in Lhuentse

Survivors of violence and children in conflict with the law will now have access to protected serv...

Nov 25, 2024 3 mins read 836 views
Zhemgang turns to coffee farming

More than 85,000 coffee saplings distributed in six gewogs

Nov 25, 2024 3 mins read 835 views
Looking down from the mountains: Waste management needs serious investment

Waste, long considered an urban issue, is no longer confined to our cit...

Nov 25, 2024 2 mins read 2,198 views
Four BIOFIN solutions to bridge USD 75 million biodiversity finance gap

To address a USD 75 million funding gap for biodiversity conservation and sustai...

Nov 25, 2024 2 mins read 789 views
COP29 falls short on climate finance, leaving vulnerable nations disillusioned

Baku, Azerbaijan—Developing nations and countries most vuln...

Nov 25, 2024 3 mins read 818 views
T20: Bhutan to face Bahrain today

The men’s senior national cricket team of Bhutan faced an 85-run defeat against Saudi Arabia yesterday in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qu...

Nov 23, 2024 1 mins read 900 views
SNV celebrates 15 years of WASH impact in rural communities

SNV Bhutan, in partnership with key stakeholders, celebrated 15 years of work in improving water, sanitation, and hy...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 821 views
Teenage mothers in rural Bhutan: Navigating early parenthood amid socioeconomic challenges

Trashigang—A 19-year-old mother of two from Kanglu...

Nov 23, 2024 6 mins read 754 views
A shift toward inclusive community decision-making in Zhemgang

Local leaders are integrating GEDSI (Gender, Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) principles to prom...

Nov 23, 2024 4 mins read 696 views
Sakteng to build landfill amid growing waste crisis

Sakteng, Trashigang—For many years, residents of Sakteng gewog in Trashigang have struggled without a proper waste disposal facility, often...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 680 views
changer in public service delivery?

Our beloved nation has embarked on a transformative journey led by the Golden Throne, promising to make our country more prosperous and our people happier, while also preparing us to face...

Nov 23, 2024 5 mins read 3,401 views
Dungkar Dzong: Beyond a fort – A testament to Bhutanese identity

Dungkar Dzong, gracefully perched on a landscape resembling the sacred dungkar, or conch shell,...

Nov 23, 2024 6 mins read 1,007 views
South Asia calls on global leaders to address plastic waste

Baku, Azerbaijan—Amid cold rain and brisk winds in Baku, where COP29 is underway, Pakistan is rallying South Asian n...

Nov 23, 2024 3 mins read 701 views
Starving public service will starve our country too

As Bhutan aspires to become a developed nation by 2034, it must confront a critical challenge threatening this ambitious goal: the continuou...

Nov 23, 2024 3 mins read 3,236 views
Private sector call is loud and clear

In the last few months, Jinda (a Bhutanese colloquial way of referring to a contractor) Dorji has sold his JCB earth mover, two trucks, and a single-cabin pick up truck. He finds the...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 1,975 views
National Council ratifies Air Service Agreement with Kuwait

The National Council (NC) ratified the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Bhutan and Kuwait on November 20.

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 738 views
UK-Bhutan collaboration to tackle GLOF threats

As a hotspot for ice loss, Bhutan faces escalating risks from rapidly growing glacial lakes and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).

Nov 23, 2024 3 mins read 767 views
Samtse residents want unsolicited religious pamphlets investigated

Samtse—Residents of Yangphelthang in Norbugang gewog, Samtse, have voiced concerns over the dis...

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 738 views
Govt. revives plan to establish Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme

The insurance scheme will cost the government Nu 927.83 million over the next four years

Nov 23, 2024 2 mins read 761 views
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CCTV cameras to monitor Mongar town

May 06, 2026 1 mins read 3,249 views
Where the rivers run through, youth find reasons to stay

May 06, 2026 2 mins read 2,488 views
Nationwide drug prevention campaign “Yes, We Care” begins in Samtse

"Yes, We Care" launches a nationwide outreach to shield its youth from substance abuse.

May 06, 2026 2 mins read 1,355 views
Startups call for support beyond seed funding

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.

Mar 21, 2026 3 mins read 4,731 views
National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

Feb 25, 2026 2 mins read 6,021 views
A memoir of hustle and heartache

May 11, 2026 3 mins read 378 views
From monastery to street: A Bhutanese case for rap

May 11, 2026 4 mins read 388 views
Café by the waterfall

About six kilometres before Trongsa town, just past the Bjee Zam Bridge, a traditional one-storey house appears on the left of the highway. It is not easy to miss. This modest structure...

May 02, 2026 2 mins read 1,423 views
Where tradition meets treatment

In Bhutan, healing is not a choice between past and present but a collaboration between the two. Across the country, patients move between modern clinics and traditional medicine units with ease, guided as much by...

May 02, 2026 3 mins read 1,086 views
Between Homes

When I first arrived in Australia last year, I thought I was prepared. I had spoken to people, watched videos, and tried to imagine what life would be like. Bu...

May 02, 2026 1 mins read 5,325 views
The true wealth of Dzambhala

The name Dzambhala — from the Sanskrit Jambhala — is traditionally associated with wealth and prosperity, reflecting his role as a symbol of abundance and generosity. There are five principal forms of the...

May 02, 2026 4 mins read 1,076 views
No amount of money can replace you

The early years — roughly birth to five — are critical for emotional development. While a child raised with consistency and warmth by devoted grandparents can fare well, separation from parents at this age generally causes...

Apr 25, 2026 4 mins read 3,273 views
You’re not what you think you are

You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.

Apr 18, 2026 4 mins read 2,396 views
Sundays at Le Méridien

The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.

Apr 13, 2026 3 mins read 2,339 views
The trap of spiritual materialism

Apr 13, 2026 4 mins read 2,717 views
ཕུན་ཚོགས་གླིང་གི་ཁྲོམ་སྡེ་ནང་ སྡོད་ཁྱིམ་མ་ལང་མི་དེ་ སྲིད་བྱུས་དང་ ཁྱིམ་བཟོ་ག་གི་འཐུས་ཤོར་ཨིན་ན།

༉ ཕུན་ཚོགས་གླིང་གི་ ལུང་ཕྱོགས་ནང་ སྡོད་ཁྱིམ་ལངམ་སྦེ་མེད་པའི་ དཀའ་ངལ་ལུ་བརྟེན་ འབྲུག་པའི་མི་ཁུངས་མང་ཤོས་ཅིག་ ས་མཚམས་ཕྱི་ཁར་ ཇའེ་སྒང་ལུ་སྡོད་དགོཔ་བྱུང་དོ་ཡོདཔ་ད་ འདི་བཟུམ་གྱི་ དཀའ་ངལ་དེ་ ལོ་ལེ་ཤ་ཅིག་གི་རིང་ལུ་ ཐོན་བཞིན་དུ་ཡོདཔ་ལས་ ད་ལྟོའི་བར་ན་ཡང་ ཐབས་ལམ་ཚུ་ འདི་དང་འདི་ཟེརཝ་ཅིག་ ག་ནི་ཡང་ མ་འགྲིགས་པར་ ལུས་ཏེ་འདུག།

May 11, 2026 6 mins read 224 views
When will we feed ourselves?

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 805 views
Fuel crisis demands more than subsidies

Recent developments in the Middle East crisis suggest that a return to normalcy is still far away. Even if the war ends and the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-quarter of the world’s oil flows to markets, reopens, the discuss...

May 02, 2026 3 mins read 1,753 views
Demographic crisis demands bold reforms

Bhutan is facing a “national crisis” as birth rates plunge by 62.9 percent. If current trends continue, the country could see as few as 2,000 births by 2028.

Apr 29, 2026 2 mins read 4,115 views
A bumper harvest shouldn’t brew a bumper crisis

This summer, the mountain slopes above Lunana are expected to offer a bumper yield of cordyceps, or Yartsa Goenbub. But...

Apr 25, 2026 2 mins read 2,259 views
Unshackling the state

Apr 22, 2026 2 mins read 2,213 views
The environmental toll of wars

The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises....

Apr 18, 2026 2 mins read 1,988 views
A costly fiasco

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 3,351 views
Living hand to mouth

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 2,714 views
Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

Feb 18, 2026 4 mins read 5,952 views
Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...

Feb 18, 2026 2 mins read 6,346 views
Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 12,943 views
Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 9,273 views
ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 8,051 views
Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

Apr 04, 2026 4 mins read 2,259 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not...

Apr 01, 2026 4 mins read 3,220 views
When Words Create Worlds

Mar 30, 2026 4 mins read 2,384 views
Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Mar 16, 2026 1 mins read 4,175 views
A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely interv...

Apr 04, 2026 2 mins read 3,343 views
When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society membe...

Apr 01, 2026 2 mins read 2,966 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 4,379 views
Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must b...

Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 3,505 views
Policy versus ground reality

The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adju...

Mar 21, 2026 2 mins read 3,753 views

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ཕུན་ཚོགས་གླིང་གི་ཁྲོམ་སྡེ་ནང་ སྡོད་ཁྱིམ་མ་ལང་མི་དེ་ སྲིད་བྱུས་དང་ ཁྱིམ་བཟོ་ག་གི་འཐུས་ཤོར་ཨིན་ན།

༉ ཕུན་ཚོགས་གླིང་གི་ ལུང་ཕྱོགས་ནང་ སྡོད་ཁྱིམ་ལངམ་སྦེ་མེད་པའི་ དཀའ་ངལ་ལུ་བརྟེན་ འབྲུག་པའི་མི་ཁུངས་མང་ཤོས་ཅིག་ ས་མཚམས་ཕྱི་ཁར་ ཇའེ་སྒང་ལུ་སྡོད་དགོཔ་བྱུང་དོ་ཡོདཔ་ད་ འདི་བཟུམ་གྱི་ དཀའ་ངལ་དེ་ ལོ་ལེ་ཤ་ཅིག་གི་རིང་ལུ་ ཐོན་བཞིན་དུ་ཡོདཔ་ལས་ ད་ལྟོའི་བར་ན་ཡང་ ཐབས་ལམ་ཚུ་ འདི་དང་འདི་ཟེརཝ་ཅིག་ ག་ནི་ཡང་ མ་འགྲིགས་པར་ ལུས་ཏེ་འདུག།

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