Water shortage in water abundant Bhutan?

The problem of water shortage has been increasing in Bhutan over the years. This problem in a country that is rich in water is ironic. Climate change could be contributing to the drying up of water sources. That is why growing cities like Thimphu and Phuentsholing are running short of water. In the rural areas, […]

The neglected sector

Bhutan worked towards achieving food self-sufficiency since the first Plan. After...

LPG: Break the hoarding culture

We have been experiencing the shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)...

Protect our children

The rising number of reported sexual violence cases against children should...

Need to boost agriculture productivity

South Asian experts spelling out grim picture of food shortage in...

Saving the environment, on paper

After Samdrupjongkhar ​T​hromde committed to become the first plastic​-​free city in...

Looking at agriculture as solution for current national challenges

Food self-sufficiency has been the nation dream since the First Plan....

Health and politics

To protect the lives of children and the elderly, the health...

Encourage self-employment among youth

Unemployment, youth unemployment in particular, which hovers around 13 percent as...

Students and alcohol

Despite efforts to make schools safe and free of controlled substances,...

Weaning ourselves off plastic bags

When we talk about the growing problem of waste in the...

Stray dogs – whose responsibility?

For the national council candidates in Thimphu, dogs, both pet and...

Thoughts on politics as election nears

Talk about gender inequality and we are far ahead of the...

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