For a more healthy and resilient society

Stroke, often referred to as a brain attack, has emerged as a critical health concern in Bhutan, ranking as the third leading cause of death. The gravity of the situation is underscored by alarming statistics from the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, revealing a total of 876 stroke patients recorded from 2021 to October 2023. This concerning trend manifests in a steady increase, with 316 cases reported in 2021 and 332 in 2022.

The well-coordinated coordinators

Like in every election so far, who wins or loses is...

Food self-sufficiency amidst changing agricultural landscape

Farmers in Zhemgang’s major maize-growing areas, usually by this time, would...

Bhutan’s carbon -neutral legacy echoes globally

Bhutan has long been a beacon of environmental stewardship. The nation...

Bhutan calls for urgent action on mountain ecosystems

As Bhutan took center stage at the COP28 in Dubai, UAE,...

Decisive moments post primary

As we wrap up our primary election, the political landscape is...

Overwhelming and surprising

The People’s Democratic Party’s triumph in winning 39 of the 47...

Should we do away with postal ballots?

Even as election officials start opening postal ballots (Envelope A), they...

The evolving role of counselling

In a school principal's office in Thimphu not long ago, a...

As we head to the polls

By evening today, thousands of Bhutanese would have reached their homes...

For a fair and democratic process

As our democratic journey progresses, the principles that underpin a fair...

SOS for the private sector

The pledges and debates among representatives of the five parties in...

After the debates

The debate among the vice presidents brings down the curtain to...

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