A malady called rural-urban migration
January 22nd, 2015
“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
January 22nd, 2015
Conference: Rapid urbanisation could be a major hurdle in Bhutan’s attempt...
Inadequate fuel supply irks Dagana residents
January 21st, 2015
Fuel: Residents of Dagana are frustrated that they have to either...
Umsang – A village of yathra-weaving women
January 21st, 2015
A centre, first set up by YVIA, and later constructed by...
Govt’s indecision will cause irreparable damage: DPT
January 20th, 2015
English II: The opposition party says that the government’s decision to...
Wheelchair ramp to allow disabled to visit Memorial chorten
January 20th, 2015
YIDDD/BCMD: A ramp will be constructed to allow mobility-disabled individuals to...
BAFRA officials dispose seized goods
January 20th, 2015
Food: Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) officials in Wangdue,...
E-cars – Nobel laureate seeks action now
January 20th, 2015
here’s not much time, feels (Dr) Pachauri, to make the moves...
ESP has flopped, says opposition
January 20th, 2015
The figures are not encouraging: growth has plunged to a new...
A missed opportunity
January 19th, 2015
Garpang landowners throw a spanner in the planned transmission line works...
Transforming mountain forestry in the Hindu Kush Himalayas
January 19th, 2015
Bhutanese delegates will present the status of forest ecosystem service, human-wildlife...
Bhutanese film to screen at renowned Berlin film fest
January 19th, 2015
Films: A Bhutanese short film has been selected to be screened...
Cooperatives run high in Mongar
January 19th, 2015
Dairy: The 42 households of Thengnabi and Jabana produce 280 litres...