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The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on the global economy, and Bhutan was no exception. As the world grapples with the aftermath of the crisis, many nations have managed to reignite their economic engines, restoring vibrancy and growth. However, nearly two years after the pandemic’s onset, Bhutan’s economic activities remain subdued, and the country’s economic pulse has yet to …

Phuntsho Wangchuk Rinzin is the co-founder and President of Gola Gola Bhutan, a youth-led social service initiative established on May 22, 2022, by four enthusiastic youths. The name ‘Gola’ translates to ‘Cloth’ in reference to the initiative’s primary focus. Founded on two core principles, the organization is committed to providing clothing assistance to those in need and minimizing the excessive …

… 𝒂 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. By Sonam Choki In 2006, Chado Namgyel embarked on a journey into substance use. It began with marijuana and progressed to various other substances, driven by curiosity sparked when he witnessed a friend indulging in it. This prompted his first experience at the age of 13, …

…𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗷𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿 By Kezang ChodenIn a promising start to Bhutan’s potato export season, farmers at the Samdrupjongkhar auction yard are experiencing higher prices for their produce this year, buoyed by significant government initiatives aimed at strengthening potato storage capabilities nationwide. During a recent session of the …

…𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 60 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 By Kezang ChodenThe re-engineering of the Budichhu irrigation channel in Tsangkha Gewog, under Dagana Dzongkhag, officially began with a traditional lhabsang ceremony held at the project site on June 27th. It is part of the larger initiative, ‘Adaptation to Climate-Induced Water Stresses through Landscape Management in …

The Constitution of Bhutan remains the bedrock of our democracy, guiding the principles and values that shape our nation. Recent discussions in the National Assembly (NA) on the Amendment Bill of 2024 emphasized this fact, reflecting the delicate balance between legislative aspirations and constitutional mandates. Central to the debate was the finance minister’s argument that a motion of no-confidence against …

…𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 By Kezang ChodenIn an inspiring demonstration of communal unity and resilience, inhabitants of Namgaychhoeling Gewog in Samtse Dzongkhag have embarked on the construction of a makeshift bridge to enhance access to Noonpani village, also known as Tsachhugang village. This proactive endeavor …

By Kezang choden Residents of Drepong Gewog in Mongar Dzongkhag observe their unique traditional ritual known as Dueza. This three-day event, deeply rooted in local customs, is celebrated annually starting from the 7th day of the 4th lunar month. Dueza is a time-honored ritual passed down through generations, involving various offerings made to the local deity to ensure the well-being …

In the setting of modernity, where technology is ubiquitous, mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. From communication to education, entertainment to productivity, these devices offer a myriad of benefits. However, in our pursuit of connectivity and convenience, we must also navigate the pitfalls of excessive mobile phone usage, particularly concerning its impact on our well-being …

… 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒔 𝑼𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝑪𝒉𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒊 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒉𝒐𝒍 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔 By Sonam Choki Umesh Chhetri, a 36-year-old from Norbugang, Samtse, has faced a tumultuous journey battling alcohol use disorder for nearly sixteen years. His struggle with addiction began innocuously in his early teens, a time …