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…𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝑹𝒂𝒋𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒂 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒅𝒅𝒔 Rajesh Subba’s story is one of profound struggle and remarkable recovery. Growing up in Simtokha, Thimphu, Rajesh began drinking alcohol as early as sixth grade in 1996. Initially, it was a source of entertainment during special occasions. His father, a straightforward and trusting man, granted …

Kinley Zam, a native of Punakha, stands as a seasoned makeup artist whose illustrious career spans seven years within the Bhutanese film industry. With her adept touch, she has lent her artistry to the transformation of characters in nearly 30 cinematic productions, showcasing a remarkable depth of skill and creativity. In addition to her impactful contributions to the world of …

Many businesses, whether large or small, are struggling under the weight of loans. It is distressing to witness numerous collaterals being seized unconditionally when loans are not repaid. There is growing concern and anxiety as the number of loan victims increases, leading to bankruptcies, exclusion from bank support, and devastating consequences. In Bhutan, property seizures often occur before the loan …

…𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 13𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏, 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. By Rinzin NorbuThe 13th Five Year Plan was officially launched on July 18, 2024. Spanning from July 2024 to June 2029, this plan is strategically aligned with Bhutan’s long-term vision of becoming a High-Income GNH economy by 2034.This comprehensive plan continues Bhutan’s legacy of …

The launch of Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) marks a significant and ambitious milestone in the nation’s journey towards sustainable development and prosperity. The 13th FYP sets the stage for a transformative decade, aiming to elevate Bhutan to the status of a High-Income GNH (Gross National Happiness) Economy by 2034. However, it is crucial to critically examine the implications, …