Waste in the name of religion?

The year of the Pig is not good for Ugyen. The astrologer asked him to conduct a rimdo. One rimdo required him to discard his old clothes, utensils, crockeries and many more. The location chosen was a busy crossroad. An environmentalist by heart, Ugyen was in a dilemma when it was time to dispose off […]

A school without dustbins

When it comes to waste, what comes to Changangkha Middle Secondary...

“We are the sweepers of Thimphu city”

Secluded by a long line of bamboo fencing below the Olakha...

Whence the waste problem?

Picture this: The year is 2027. Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital and the...

Medical waste on the rise

Untreated liquid waste, a problem in Thimphu

Mechanics are busy at work. The sound of tools and the...

Waste Management: A blame game

It is a special edition on waste, I was told. I...

Where the capital city’s garbage ends up

It is filthy. The stench could make anyone sick. It is...

SJ thromde starts reinforcement of plastic ban

Even before the ban on use of plastic bags from April...

What a waste!

Sometime in June 2017, Thimphu dzongkhag administration constructed several community bins...

His Majesty in Bartsham

His Majesty The King graced the consecration of the new Chador...

222 Class X students forgo govt. scholarship

About 222 class X students did not continue their studies this...

Purjang of Lam Kunzang Wangdi held in Bartsham

His Majesty The King and His  Royal Highness Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji...

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