A malady called rural-urban migration

“If something is not done in the next 5-10 years, I can foretell that the dzongdas of the eastern dzongkhags will have to be referred to as dzongda of Mongar wildlife, or dzongda of Trashigang wildlife etc., because there will be no humans left in the villages – except wild animals. It is a policy […]

Urban poor at higher risk to climate change

Conference: Rapid urbanisation could be a major hurdle in Bhutan’s attempt...

Inadequate fuel supply irks Dagana residents

Fuel: Residents of Dagana are frustrated that they have to either...

Umsang – A village of yathra-weaving women

A centre, first set up by YVIA, and later constructed by...

Govt’s indecision will cause irreparable damage: DPT

English II: The opposition party says that the government’s decision to...

Wheelchair ramp to allow disabled to visit Memorial chorten

YIDDD/BCMD: A ramp will be constructed to allow mobility-disabled individuals to...

BAFRA officials dispose seized goods

Food: Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) officials in Wangdue,...

E-cars – Nobel laureate seeks action now

here’s not much time, feels (Dr) Pachauri, to make the moves...

ESP has flopped, says opposition

The figures are not encouraging: growth has plunged to a new...

A missed opportunity

Garpang landowners throw a spanner in the planned transmission line works...

Transforming mountain forestry in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

Bhutanese delegates will present the status of forest ecosystem service, human-wildlife...

Bhutanese film to screen at renowned Berlin film fest

Films: A Bhutanese short film has been selected to be screened...

Cooperatives run high in Mongar

Dairy: The 42 households of Thengnabi and Jabana produce 280 litres...

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