As the new pay revision for civil servants takes effect this month, it has sparked a wave of enthusiasm and discussions among government employees. However, for those of us in the private sector, the reality is quite different. While the increasing prices of goods and services in the market add to our financial burdens, we find ourselves unable to join …

…𝑨 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 Phurpa WangmoBhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) has instructed all driving schools in the country to conduct their driving tests at the BCTA premises driving box range, starting this month, July 1. This initiative aims to standardize and ensure uniformity in driving tests. The …

The recently released National Integrity Assessment (NIA) 2022 paints a concerning picture of corruption in our country. According to the report, Abuse of Power, Bribery, and Embezzlement stand as the top three perceived prevalent forms of corruption. Among them, Abuse of Power consistently remains the highest alleged corruption offense, with a significant number of complaints qualifying for investigation. This disturbing …

…𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝑪𝑪 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒕-𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆-𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉-𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔 Sonam DekiAs per the National Integrity Assessment (NIA) 2022, Abuse of Power, Bribery, and Embezzlement are the top three perceived prevalent forms of corruption in the country. This is consistent with the analysis …

…Bhutan has made major strides in development under our exemplary leaders in the last 50 years, and UNDP has been a steadfast partner in this development journey. By Tshering Dorji The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) celebrated 50 years of Bhutan-UNDP partnership on Friday. The celebration involved lighting a thousand …

…the increase in the tiger population indicates the success of Bhutan’s conservation efforts – its commitment to the Global Tiger Recovery Program to maintain a viable tiger population By Phurpa WangmoCoinciding with the International Tiger Day, the Minister for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) , Dasho Dr. Tandi Dorji launched the 4th National Tiger Survey Report of …

Upasana Dahal is a passionate Bhutanese photographer and a film maker whose unwavering dedication, artistic vision, and compassionate approach to storytelling have made her a revered figure in the global creative community. Through her lens, she captures the essence of societies, shares their stories, and inspires audiences around the world. Q. If you could tell us about your place of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed unprecedented challenges upon countries worldwide, testing their resilience and economic prowess. While many nations have undertaken bold initiatives to revamp and reinvigorate their economies, Bhutan seems to have lagged behind in its efforts. As the private sector struggles due to a lack of funds and financial institutions tighten their lending, the government must recognize the …

In recent times, Bhutanese consumers have displayed a commendable shift towards locally produced vegetables and fruits due to their organic and chemical-free nature. This shift reflects a growing awareness among citizens about the benefits of consuming fresh and healthy food. However, despite the surge in demand for these products, the prices remain exorbitant, mainly due to the challenges posed by …

…𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔 Phurpa WangmoTaking a bold step towards tackling mental health challenges and preventing suicide, The PEMA has initiated a comprehensive and multi-sectorial approach. Collaborating with relevant organizations such as education, health, civil society groups, communities, and social services. The PEMA is working to promote protective factors …