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It was a sunny afternoon in early January 2008, and moments earlier, the future had seemed set. I had finished a productive Skype meeting confirming our plans for the year ahead with my colleagues at the International Trade Centre in Geneva, where my summer a few months prior had been very encouraging.
He presided over the largest classroom in the world - 38,394 square kilometres in size. His pupils numbered in excess of...
It began with a kasho in 1985. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo expressed his concern thus: ‘Our people copy the culture of other countries despite the existence of our distinct culture and etiquette, which is better than any other cou...
In July 1998, Bhutan witnessed one of the most emotionally charged sessions in the history of its National Assembly. For...
As we celebrate the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, I am deeply honoured to reflect on his extraordinary leadership not only as a citizen...
An unprecedented number of people attended the Global Peace Prayer Festival on November 8, with estimates of over 85,000...
Pangbisa, Paro—The first Global Gross National Happiness (GNH) Forum that began at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro on No...
A diverse array of side events is complementing the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) at various venues across Thimphu...
As COP30 opens today in Belém, Brazil, the world faces a defining test: will nations turn climate finance promises into...
Paro—At a time when schools worldwide increasingly focus on grades and careers, former Education Minister Thakur Singh P...
It is not often that a Bhutanese citizen receives a prestigious award from abroad. Yet, a teacher from Samtse, Chimi Dema, became Bhutan’s first recipient of the Princess Maha Chakri Award in Thailand, one of the most respected recognitions in the region for exceptional teachers.
There are journeys that test strength, and there are those that reveal the heart. Ani Pema Deki’s 400-kilometre walk across the Trans-Bhutan Trail is both.
To make up for slow business, a shopkeeper in Changzamtog, Thimphu, sacrificed her puja holidays to stay open. If business is not buzzing, she is suddenly noticing some reluctancy in her suppliers. She claims that tobacco and alcohol, so...
Crime and drug abuse are no longer problems that exist in the shadows. They are creeping into our homes, schools, and ne...
In the far north, where the wind hums against snowy cliffs and yaks graze under a blue, unbroken sky, the Royal Highland...
Students of Draktsho East held an art exhibition titled “Colours of Ability” in the courtyard of the Tarayana Centre in Thimphu yesterday. It was a simple event, without a chief guest o...
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the country today, quietly claiming lives in every village, town, and family. It strikes the rich and the poor alike, young and old, and its grip is tightening. What makes cancer so frightening is...
The world is undergoing rapid transformation unlike any in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics,...
High in the Himalayas, against a backdrop of towering snow-clad mountains, the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu is a hive of quiet activity. Here in Bhutan, a nation known for measuring growth by Gross Nationa...
Our highland festivals are more than colourful gatherings—they are quiet acts of national preservation. With the resounding success of the Jomolhari Mountain Festival, our attention now turns to the high-altitude commun...
Following her visit to the flood-affected areas in north Bengal, the state's chief minister has blamed Bhutan for the de...
As dawn broke over Dangochang and the Jomolhari Mountain Festival came alive, the thin air of Soe carried more than the...
There was a time when we, as a nation, took comfort in believing that the warmth of family and community would be enough...
Agriculture has always been our backbone, the quiet force that sustains our people and embodies our national aspiration...
The past week has been a difficult time for many Bhutanese, particularly for those living along the southern belt. Torre...
As the nation marked the 70th birth anniversary of Drugyel Zhipa this week, His Majesty reminded us of a principle that deserves urgent and collective attention: “For a just and harmonious society, we must have a good system and, even more importantly, very good laws.”
Read MoreThe sacred ceremony happening at Tshaligoenba in Thimphu this week carries a weight far older than the moment itself. When more than 260 nuns from 14 countries are receiving full ordination, they are not simply entering a new chapter of monastic life, they are stepping into a lineage that began with women like Gelongma Pema, one of the earliest fully-ordained female disciples in Buddhist history.
Read MoreGrowing demand from the Bhutanese community in Australia is creating new international export opportunities for Bhutanese entrepreneurs. Popular products include dried vegetables, pickles, beaten rice, corn, shilajit, noodles, betel leaves, and tea, among others.
Read MoreTsirang—As the water crisis looms amid many sources drying up, the ongoing Nu 343.64 million water projects in Tsirang bring much-needed relief to the people, with the aim of ending the long-standing water woes.
Read MoreTingtibi, Zhemgang—Most days, trucks grumble past while shopkeepers lean in their doorways, and locals rarely stroll through Tingtibi town. But on November 13, as first light spilled over the deep, lush green forests of Zhemgang, the little town awoke to something else entirely—laughter, bursts of recorded bird calls, music, and the smell of local cuisines from festival stalls.
Read MorePunakha—Many residents of Punakha were unaware of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loan facility until recently, with only a handful benefiting from its first phase. As the initial application window closes, calls for its continuation are growing, reflecting rising demand for accessible credit in rural communities.
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