In the past, there have been numerous instances of project failures in Bhutan, such as the Punatshangchu Hydrology Project and the collapse of the Damchu-Haa Bridge. These incidents have highlighted the lack of due diligence in the review process of large-scale construction projects, leading to substantial financial losses for the government, amounting to billions of dollars. To avoid such scenarios …

…𝑫𝒐𝒓𝒋𝒊 𝑳𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒐’𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 Phurpa Wangmo Dorji Lhamo, at the age of 23, has embarked on an extraordinary mission. As the eldest sibling in her family, she carries a sense of responsibility, not only for her loved ones but also for her community. This is the tale of her …

… 𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕, 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒉. Tenzin LhadenAs Bhutan grapples with a shrinking market and economic challenges, resilient individuals and businesses are demonstrating their resourcefulness by exploring new avenues and adapting to the changing landscape. Despite the hardships brought on …

…Reforms open doors for multiple attempts in Bhutan Civil Service Examinations, expanding talent pool and empowering aspiring youth By Phurpa WangmoIn a significant development, the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) announced amendments to certain sections of the Bhutan Civil Service Rules and Regulations 2018 during its 183rd Commission Meeting held on May 23, 2023.According to the revised Section 7.3.2.2, candidates …

…Citizens Disheartened as Drainage Woes Remain Unresolved, Thromde Urged to Address Pressing Issue By Sonam DekiAs the monsoon season sets in, the capital faces a mounting challenge in the form of drainage problems. Despite the evident nature of the issue, no significant resolutions or improvements have been observed thus far. The lack of action has left citizens disheartened, as their …

…Mountain Hazelnuts remains steadfast in its commitment to building a sustainable hazelnut industry in Bhutan, surmounting challenges and forging a prosperous future for growers By Phurpa Wangmo In an effort to foster growth and sustainability within the hazelnut industry in Bhutan, Mountain Hazelnuts has been making significant investments in two crucial programs aimed at enhancing grower orchards and maximizing yields. …

In various countries around the world, the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) plays a vital role as the primary provider of secure housing units to the general public. Homes are essential because they offer security, control, and a sense of belonging, identity, and privacy. They serve as the starting point each morning and the welcoming haven each evening. By having a …

…lime smearing exacerbates scenic beauty, underscoring the urgent necessity to discontinue the practice for a cleaner Bhutan. By Tenzin Lhaden The practice of smearing lime on poles and walls can indeed make the environment look dirty and contradict the notion of a clean and well-maintained environment.While it is disheartening to hear that the city cooperation is not taking direct action …

Deki Lhazom is a national women U20 Football captain. She made her international debut in the U15 SAFF championship in 2017. She scored her first international goal while playing against Nepal. Deki Lhazom is the first Bhutanese woman footballer to sign with the foreign football club. She plays as a forward for Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al-Ittihad. Deki Lhazom …

Rigzang joined the film industry in 2001. Since then, he worked in more than 40 films and 175 episode of series for OTT platforms and TV. However, his first film was “Sampai Rewa” and then, “Tago” and “Choe Dang Jig-ten.” He has diploma from Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida, 2007.  Currently, he is working on a film project …