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Bhutan, with its unwavering dedication to sustainability, has emerged as a beacon of innovative waste management practices, setting a precedent for nations worldwide grappling with pressing environmental concerns. The waste management system in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, stands out for its reliance on outsourcing waste collection and disposal services to private contractors, establishing a comprehensive framework for effective waste solutions. Despite …

…Bhutan’s Premier Mathematics Initiative recognizes exceptional talent and fosters a positive learning environment Susmika Subba & Sonam Deki In a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute, the HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award was launched in 2022. This program is designed to foster the innate mathematical abilities of students nationwide, offering them …

…Bhutanese truck seized at India-Bhutan Gate exposes dark underbelly of peacock feather trafficking Susmika SubbaA Bhutanese truck loaded with peacock feathers was seized by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) battalion, revealing potential involvement in the illicit trade of peacock feathers from India to Bhutan at the India-Bhutan Gate on November 2. According to Surash, an Indian customs official at the …

In a notable departure from conventional educational trajectories, Bhutan could become the unexpected focal point for academic pursuits, as exemplified by the recent enrollment of two 16-year-old Australian students. Their choice challenges the prevailing narrative where Bhutanese students predominantly seek educational experiences abroad, redirecting attention to the unique educational landscape that Bhutan offers. Choosing to reside on campus for an …

…𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 By Sonam Choki & Sonam DekiIn a notable departure from the traditional trajectory of global education, two 16-year-old Australian students, Owen Chester Ringrose and Archie Rae Chandler-Lee, are breaking new ground by choosing Bhutan as their destination for academic pursuits. This choice redirects their focus to …

… 𝑬𝑪𝑩’𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 By Sonam Deki As the custodian of the electoral process, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is ensuring that the National Assembly (NA) Elections, 2023-2024, will be conducted with utmost integrity, transparency, and fairness. The ECB has demonstrated its full preparedness through extensive awareness programs and training initiatives. “The …

…𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒆𝒔, 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 Sonam DekiIn a bid to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the licensing process, the Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) has undertaken a comprehensive internal review, leading to the revocation of 1603 licenses in Phuentsholing. The review revealed various instances of procedural lapses and failure …

…20 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑵𝒖. 63,634 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑩𝑭𝑫𝑨 By Phurpa Wangmo The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) with the help of Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA), Samtse Dzongkhag, and Bhutan Standards Bureau (BSB) conducted an extensive market surveillance operation spanning over …

…𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 20 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 By Phurpa Wangmo In the capital, a growing number of commuters are expressing dissatisfaction with taxi drivers who allegedly charge excessive fares, particularly targeting new passengers. The issue has prompted commuters to …

In the unfolding narrative of environmental stewardship and climate resilience, Bhutan emerges as a beacon of proactivity, strategically navigating the intricate challenges posed by its unique geographical setting. The recently unveiled 2024 Regional Human Development Report brings into sharp focus the pressing vulnerabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, shedding light on the imperative for robust measures to mitigate the far-reaching impacts …