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…𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑮𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 By Kinzang ThinleyAmid tightening regulations in Australia and Canada, an increasing number of Bhutanese students are setting their sights on Germany as their next academic destination. Many are already in the process of applying and preparing to make the transition. In a strategic move, …

…𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 By Sangay Tshering Choden, In a significant development, Bhutan’s tourism sector is witnessing a rise in female guides, inspiring and empowering Bhutanese women. Since Bhutan reopened to tourism in September 2022, the number of certified female guides has increased by over 25%, marking a notable shift in …

In recent times, the trend of Bhutanese youths choosing Germany over traditional study abroad destinations like Australia and Canada has gained momentum. This shift is not merely a reflection of personal preferences but is deeply intertwined with the evolving global landscape, particularly in terms of visa and immigration policies. Germany’s allure as a study and earn destination for international students …

Puspa Lal Sharma, the esteemed head coach of Paro FC, boasts an impressive track record, clinching four Bhutan Premier League titles, notably securing three consecutive victories- a truly remarkable feat. His influence extends beyond Bhutan, as he has proudly showcased his skills and dedication on the international football stage, leaving a lasting impact. Q. Could you share some of the …

…𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 By Tenzin Euden Dhyana Zhisthok, a local meditation center in Thimphu, addresses the growing concerns of stress, anxiety, and depression in today’s world. The center emphasizes the need for accessible mindfulness programs, particularly secular options that cater to a broad audience. Acknowledging the allure of materialism in our globalized …

In Bhutan’s journey towards economic prosperity, the strategic utilization of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) emerges as a pivotal factor. As articulated in the 13th Five-Year Plan and reinforced by the Asian Development Outlook, the country faces a significant policy challenge: how to finance its ambitious development goals. This challenge underlines the critical need for innovative financing mechanisms, with PPPs emerging as …

…𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔, 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Kezang ChodenRecent data underlines a concerning trend in Bhutan as cases of depression and anxiety continue to rise, prompting experts to call for immediate attention and robust solutions. According to mental health professionals, the number of reported cases has steadily increased over the past few decades, indicating a …

…𝒂 𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 By Kezang chodenThe White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis) is one of the rarest heron species globally, with a small population scattered across Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and possibly Bangladesh and China. It is known for its striking appearance, with white plumage on the belly and distinctive blue-grey feathers on the …

Recent data from Bhutan underlines a concerning trend as cases of depression and anxiety continue to rise, prompting experts to call for immediate attention and robust solutions. Mental health professionals emphasize that the number of reported cases has steadily increased over the past few decades, indicating a pressing need for comprehensive interventions. Statistics from 2023 and 2024 reveal significant fluctuations …

…“𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒂 𝒇𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒏- 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈.” By Tenzin Euden In the embroidery of life, amidst its myriad threads of struggle and triumph, there are moments that shimmer with the brilliance of hope and resilience. Tenzin Loday’s journey stands as a testament to …