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Bhutan’s recently launched Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) is aimed at providing concessional loans to businesses struggling in the wake of economic downturns. While the program is seen as a much-needed financial relief, it has sparked mixed reactions. Many welcome the financial support, but others criticize the bureaucratic hurdles that slow down the process, leaving some businesses unable to access the …

By Kezang ChodenLocal leaders in Samtse Dzongkhag are urging the government to allow farmers to cultivate cash crops, such as betel nut and cardamom, on fallow paddy fields that have long suffered from persistent irrigation water shortages.The proposal was brought forward during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu, where local officials highlighted the growing concerns over unproductive wetlands and the devastating impact …

…𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒁𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑯𝒚𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒔 By Kezang Choden Khamdang Lower Secondary School, located in Tashiyangtse Dzongkhag, has launched an important road safety awareness campaign aimed at teaching students how to use zebra crossings correctly. The initiative highlights the importance of vigilance, maintaining a steady walking pace, and avoiding distractions, particularly from gadgets, while …

Dhan Raj Rai, a 25-year-old rising star in Bhutan’s real estate scene, is renowned for his passion, dedication, and innovative approach. From forging strong client connections to consistently delivering exceptional results, he aims to be a trusted advisor in the industry. Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dhan Raj Rai prioritizes client satisfaction and continuously seeks new ways to elevate …

…“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆,” By Kezang Choden In an important step toward supporting local agriculture and reducing reliance on imported vegetables, the Aggregator Network of Samtse has launched a new local produce outlet in Samtse Town. The market provides farmers from …

…𝑳𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑽𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒎𝒊𝒅 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒔 By Yeshey LhadonThe flash flood that tore through Dechencholing on August 10, 2024, left homes, businesses, and vehicles devastated, and for many, the absence of insurance has added to their woes. The disaster has starkly exposed a lack of awareness about flood-related insurance coverage, leaving the majority of residents …

…𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 BhutanArt Gallery at the Capital Hotel is excited to present “Identity Threads,” a captivating solo exhibition by Pema Yangdon. Running from September 1st to September 30th, 2024, this exhibition concludes VAST Bhutan’s Silver Jubilee Grant series, celebrating 25 years of supporting and nurturing artistic talent in Bhutan. The Silver Jubilee Grant, …

Bhutan, renowned as the world’s only carbon-negative country, owes this achievement largely to its extensive forests, which absorb more carbon dioxide than the nation produces. Maintaining this status, however, depends on how well Bhutan manages its forests. Improper or unregulated forest harvesting threatens the balance of ecosystems, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s carbon-negative reputation. Currently, forest harvesting practices in Bhutan are …

…𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎’𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 By Editorial Team In a historic initiative aimed at reshaping Bhutan’s future, the Gyalsung Program is set to play a pivotal role in the personal and professional development of the nation’s youth. Launched under the visionary guidance of His Majesty The King, the program is designed to cultivate leadership …

…𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑼𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 By Yeshey LhadonThe devastating flash flood that ravaged Dechencholing Satellite Town on August 10 has left the community in disarray, with growing scrutiny on the use of Hume pipes in place of traditional bridges in the key area. As the town begins to recover, residents are demanding urgent infrastructure improvements to …