A second chance

For Sonam, getting behind the bars was not an issue. Unemployed and unskilled, opportunities were rare in his village in Lobesa, Punakha. With a hearing-impaired mother and two mouths to feed, he found selling “maal,” a substance from marijuana plants lucrative to ensure him a reliable source of easy cash income.

Bilateral ties grow

The significance of His Majesty’s Royal visit to India last week...

What excitement?

Has the excitement for the 2023-2024 National Assembly elections picked up?...

A call for caution

A critical issue is threatening the very well-being of our citizens—the...

Of promises and pledges

The promises are plenty and good to the ears. From doing...

Learning financial discipline

With the upcoming elections, all five political parties have presented ambitious...

In the interest of the voters

In three weeks, Bhutanese will go to polls to decide which...

Errors: Urgent reforms needed

In the realm of education, the concept of fairness and integrity...

A new beginning in Assam- Bhutan relations

In what is yet another milestone in Bhutan-India relations, the much-awaited...

Our common vision?

In a world dominated by divisive political ideologies, where polarisation and...

Warning bells ring louder

Residents along Phochhu were rudely reminded of the stark reality of...

Celebrating volunteerism

Not many Bhutanese can speak Japanese. But Arigato (thank you in...

A global model for urgent climate action?

As the world gears up for COP 28 in Dubai this...

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