…𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 By Lhendup WangmoA recent review of the Gewog Development Grant (GDG) has revealed significant disparities in resource allocation across key result areas, raising concerns about financial planning, oversight, and prioritization in developmental activities. The findings highlight a strong inclination toward infrastructure projects, particularly farm road and Lhakhang development, …

In a world where corruption and financial mismanagement have derailed nations, Bhutan’s commitment to fiscal discipline stands as a model for good governance. Fiscal responsibility has long been a cornerstone of Bhutan’s approach to governance, with the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) playing a pivotal role in ensuring that this principle remains at the heart of public administration. The recent Annual …

Nangsel C. Rigzang’s story is one of cultural fusion and artistic passion. Born in the serene Paro Tsentogang but raised in the bustling town of Gelephu, Nangsel embodies a unique blend of traditions and modernity. This rich mix of experiences from two distinct locales has given her a singular perspective and a vibrant presence in the Bhutanese film industry. Her …

Karma T. Dorji is a photographer renowned for his suggestive portrayals of Bhutan’s landscapes and cultural heritage. With a background encompassing banking, social entrepreneurship, and volunteerism, Dorji’s photography reflects a deep-seated connection to the natural world and a profound appreciation for stillness and patience. His solo exhibition “PATIENCE – Life at My Pace” captures the serene beauty and subtle rhythms …

…𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒍, 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒓, 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒔𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒉𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒛𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒈𝒔 By Kezang Choden The construction of a new warehouse in Nganglam, Pemagatshel Dzongkhag, is progressing steadily and is expected to be operational by the third quarter of this year. The facility, which will have a storage capacity of 1,300 metric tons, is poised to become a crucial …

By Lhendup Wangmo In a major development for Khoma Gewog, Lhuentse Dzongkhag, the newly completed footpath is offering much needed relief to pilgrims, locals, and tourists who visit this sacred region. For years, travelers struggled with an ancient, narrow, and rugged trail that made even the simplest journeys difficult and hazardous, especially for the elderly and those carrying offerings. The …

…𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒛𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒉𝒂 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊-𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 By Yeshi DolmaAs globalization reshapes the world, preserving languages has become crucial for maintaining cultural identity and traditional knowledge. Peter-Lucas, CEO of Te Hiku Media and a member of the Te Aupouri people of New Zealand, emphasized …

…𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚 By Zhenphen Chokden Eve teasing, often dismissed as innocent flirting or harmless jokes, is a pervasive issue that remains largely underreported in Bhutan. Despite its benign label, it is a form of sexual harassment with the potential for significant emotional, psychological, and social …

…𝑪4𝑺𝑾 𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 By Sonam ChodenThe Department of Labour (DoL) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) launched the Community for Skilled Workers (C4SW) initiative with the aim of transforming Bhutan’s workforce, empowering skilled labor, and enhancing economic resilience. While the vision of this platform is promising, …

In a world where health concerns, environmental sustainability, and ethical considerations increasingly shape our choices, adopting a vegetarian lifestyle is no longer just a matter of preference- it is a necessity. Bhutan, a nation rooted in the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, stands at a crossroads where its people can lead by example, embracing a diet that promotes longevity, well-being, …