โฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, 77.0%, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐, 86.3%, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐, 80.5% Tshering Dorji In a recent report released by the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan, the state of insurance coverage among Bhutanese adults has been thoroughly examined, shedding light on various aspects of ownership, preferences, and satisfaction levels. The majority of …
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OPINION-Call to Empower Women in Political Leadership, Imperative to Break Gender Barriers in Politics
In reflecting on the current state of gender representation in Bhutanโs political landscape, the recent Fourth National Assembly elections have surfaced disquieting concerns. With only two women securing seats in the National Assembly, the nation faces a critical juncture in addressing the glaring underrepresentation of women in the highest echelons of decision-making. The decline in female political representation isnโt just …
Read More »Surge in Motor Vehicle Accidents Marks 2023; Traffic Division Tops the List
โฆ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ 780 ๐๐ 1060 ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Sonam Deki The year 2023 witnessed a significant upswing in Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs), marking a sharp increase from 780 cases in 2022 to 1060 cases. Exploring the divisional statistics of the Royal Bhutan Police for the year, the Traffic Division emerges as the epicenter of this surge, reporting 205 MVAs, …
Read More »Peopleโs Democratic Party Gallops to Victory while Bhutan Tendrel Party Couldnโt take feet off the ground
โฆ๐ท๐ซ๐ท ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ 100 ๐ ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ 30 ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐; ๐ฉ๐ป๐ท ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Krishna Kumar SanyasiThe People’s Democratic Party has emerged as the dominant force in the recent National Assembly Elections 2023-2024 general round, securing victories in 30 constituencies and showcasing vibrant democratic enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the Bhutan Tendrel Party, positioned to assume …
Read More »Editorial-Steering Bhutanโs Future- Mandates for the New Government and the Vital Role of the Opposition
In the aftermath of the Peopleโs Democratic Partyโs (PDP) triumph in the National Assembly Elections 2023-2024, it is not just a victory for a political party but also a collective responsibility bestowed upon the PDP to shape Bhutanโs destiny. Simultaneously, the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) assumes a crucial role as the opposition, ensuring a dynamic and accountable democratic landscape. Central …
Read More »Surge in Drug-Related Cases in 2023: Stricter Enforcement Measures Result in Record Arrests
โฆ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ Sonam Deki In the year 2023, the Royal Bhutan Police recorded a substantial rise in drug-related cases, totaling 1,920, resulting in the apprehension of 3,669 individuals. Delving into the divisional breakdown, Thimphu emerged as the epicenter of drug-related incidents, reporting 732 cases and the arrest of 1,506 individuals. A …
Read More »Addressing the Disturbing Surge in Sexual Violence Calls for Stringent Action
โฆ๐ฐ๐ 2023, ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ 137 ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ 77 ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ Susmika Subba The year 2023 witnessed an alarming surge in sexual violence cases in Bhutan, with 137 reported incidents, a substantial increase from the 112 cases in 2022. Thimphu led the list with 25 reported incidents, followed …
Read More »An Exclusive with Dorji Gyeltshen
Dorji Gyeltshen is one of the finest comedian-actors of Bhutan film industry. He did not just stumble into the film industry; he lunched his journey as a cook in the film โRang gi Semโ, taking on a small role. He has struggled his way to reach where he is now, making him a testament to the rewards of the hard …
Read More »Overcoming Alcohol Use Disorder: Tashi Tobgayโs Resilient Journey Inspires Hope
โฆ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐’๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. Sonam Deki Embarking on the journey to reclaim normalcy after succumbing to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is an arduous task. While some manage to abstain temporarily, many …
Read More »Oathbar Mountain Horticulture Project Introduces Innovative Cauliflower Varieties for Sustainable Agriculture
โฆ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Susmika Subba In pursuit of revolutionizing agricultural practices and promoting self-sufficiency in Bhutan, Kinzang Wangdi, the founder of the Oathbar Mountain Horticulture Promotion Project, initiated a cauliflower plantation project in the picturesque region of Gangtozhing. This region is located in Goenshari under Punakha Dzongkhag in 2020. The farm holds an organic certification, …
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