Pilgrims’ progress
November 28th, 2017
Pilgrimage season is approaching. When exams are over and schools close for winter vacation, Bhutanese families will plan pilgrimage tours to India and other neighbouring countries. For the elderly and young and rich and poor alike, pilgrimage to sacred Buddhist sites is more than just important. For many, this means years of saving and planning. […]
The domestic violence epidemic
November 27th, 2017
Everyday, at least one woman experiences domestic violence in Bhutan. This...
Addressing unemployment was a failure
November 25th, 2017
Youth unemployment has been a serious national issue. With the government...
Corporate JDWNRH no more
November 24th, 2017
The National Assembly yesterday snubbed the government’s move to corporatise Jigme...
Keeping our children away from drugs
November 23rd, 2017
One of the biggest scourges of the modern times, drug abuse,...
Agriculture calling, at long last
November 21st, 2017
Agriculture is finally getting some real place in our development strategy....
The unemployment conundrum
November 20th, 2017
Unemployment is the biggest issue confronting Bhutan today. Even as efforts...
Leaving the LDC group
November 18th, 2017
Bhutan has made tremendous socioeconomic progress since the first Plan. The...
Promote east into what?
November 17th, 2017
Although our fortresses and monasteries defy it, Bhutan’s geography has determined...
Prioritise special education needs
November 16th, 2017
Bhutan has made impressive development in the area of inclusive education....
The troubled agriculture sector
November 15th, 2017
Potato is one of the most important crops in Bhutan. Its...
Conserving for development
November 14th, 2017
Coinciding with the birth anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk...