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…𝐍𝐮. 𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 By Sonam ChokiIn a decisive move towards national progress, Bhutan has unveiled its ambitious 13th Five Year Plan, signaling a strategic leap forward under its new leadership. With a staggering Nu. 512 billion investment, this comprehensive initiative aims to bolster economic growth, strengthen healthcare and education …

…𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌; 𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 In the inaugural session of the Fourth Parliament’s First Session on June 14, 2024, the National Assembly (NA) withdrew the Impeachment Procedure Bill of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the second time. Kuenga, Member of Parliament (MP) from Nyishog-Saephu Constituency, Chairperson of the Legislative Committee and Member of Parliament overseeing the …

…𝑮𝒐𝒗𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉, 𝑫𝑯𝑰, 𝑻𝑻𝑷𝑳, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒎𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝑰 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑𝒔, 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉-𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of reshaping the global landscape, promising profound advancements across economies, societies, and individual livelihoods. As AI continues its rapid evolution, its transformative potential becomes increasingly evident, streamlining daily tasks, empowering …

Bhutan, renowned for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, confronts a critical challenge threatening its rural communities: the proliferation of gungtong, or empty households. Recent data revealing a 25% vacancy rate in Trashigang Dzongkhag starkly illustrates the escalating trend of rural-to-urban migration. This issue extends beyond Trashigang, affecting Eastern Dzongkhags like Pemagatshel, Trashiyangtse, and Mongar, where significant gungtong rates are …

Choden, commonly known as Mummy Choden in the Bhutanese film industry, has had an impressive career spanning over 30 films. She has portrayed a variety of roles, both significant and minor, showcasing her versatility as an actress. While she has played numerous characters, her most notable and frequently portrayed role is that of a mother, earning her the affectionate nickname …

By Tenzin Euden Purna Bdr Tiwari, a 52-year-old from Rejung, Sarpang, currently employed as a Security Guard at Damchen Petroleum in Phuntsholing, shares the harrowing tale of his life marred by alcohol addiction.His descent into alcoholism began amid marital strife with his former wife, leading him down a path of spiraling dependence. Despite being a father of four and embroiled …

As someone deeply concerned about the well-being and safety of our youth, I am compelled to address a pressing issue that has shaken our society to its core. The recent increase in rape cases involving young girls and the alarming number of unsolved rape and murder cases in Bhutan require our immediate attention and action.This not only endangers our children’s …

…𝒖𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒐𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒊 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒈𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒖 By Kinzang Thinley Thimphu’s dining landscape has undergone a notable transformation with the rising acclaim of Thali eateries. Establishing themselves as the preferred lunchtime destination, these venues have enamored a wide array of customers, spanning from bustling office employees to enthusiastic students. Notably, locales like the …

Bhutan’s Cottage and Small Industries (CSIs) have emerged as vital contributors to the nation’s economy, showcasing the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Bhutanese artisans. However, despite their significant potential, challenges persist in making locally produced goods more affordable and accessible in the international market. One of the critical issues faced by CSIs is the pricing of their products. While many …

…𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕, 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕 By Kezang ChodenIn a remarkable showcase of craftsmanship and cultural heritage, the villagers of Mooroong in Kengkhar Gewog, Mongar Dzongkhag, have gained recognition for their expertise in creating local wine containers, known as Ara Jandom. Today, 14 households are actively involved in this traditional craft, which has become …