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…𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉-𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Ngawang JamphelJigme Wangyel, 16, and Unish Ghalley, 15, embarked on a remarkable journey during their 10th-grade studies at Khangkhu Middle Secondary School in Paro. Witnessing the challenges faced by many Bhutanese individuals, particularly those in rural areas and monks taught solely in Dzongkha, they recognized the need for a …

Sherab Gyelmo, a well-known figure in the realm of football, presently assumes the role of head coach at Thimphu Women’s Football Club. Boasting a robust foundation of expertise, Sherab holds both Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) licenses, featuring her unwavering dedication to the sport. Currently in her second year at the helm of the same club …

The recent State Royal Visit of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Bangladesh has set the stage for a transformative phase in the bilateral relations between Bhutan and Bangladesh. This historic visit, marked by diplomatic engagements and significant agreements, holds immense potential for both countries to enhance their trade and commerce, as well as foster professional exchanges that can …

he healthcare sector in our nation stands at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with a myriad of challenges that necessitate immediate and concerted action to fortify its foundations and ensure sustainable, high-quality patient care. Central to this endeavor is the imperative to retain experienced healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, who serve as the backbone of our healthcare system. The recent uptick in …

…𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒂𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 By Ngawang JamphelIn response to a concerning surge in financial scams targeting Bhutanese citizens, the Department of Law and Order under the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a strong warning via its official Facebook page. As visa applications have surged lately, scammers are taking advantage …

…𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Krishna Kumar Sanyasi The nation’s healthcare industry struggles with a notable obstacle amidst a wave of nurse resignations. The uptick in departures prompts apprehensions regarding the healthcare system’s capacity to accommodate rising medical needs. Addressing this urgent matter, the government proposes …

Art serves as a conduit for conveying thoughts and emotions through tangible mediums such as painting, sculpture, film, and various other creative forms. Lhachu Dema, a talented painter who passionately expresses her inner thoughts and emotions on canvas for the world to see. She has participated in various competitions, both nationally and internationally, and some of her pieces have been …

…𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚’𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒎𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 By Ngawang Jampel Substance Use Disorder (SUD) casts pervasive shadows globally, affecting individuals, families, and communities. In this darkness, Bhim Raj’s narrative epitomizes the arduous battle against addiction, illustrating the challenges faced by those grappling with Substance Use Disorder. Despite his initial attempts to resist temptation, he ultimately succumbed, …

In the landscape of journalism, there are moments that transcend mere reporting to symbolize a profound shift in the landscape of press freedom. The recent event in Bhutan, where all media houses were granted access to cover the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India in the presence of the King, stands as a beacon of such a transformative moment. …

…𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔, 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊-𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Ngawang Jamphel Residents of Khamoedthang Chiwog, nestled within Phuntshothang Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar, persist in voicing their dissatisfaction regarding the dire state of their road, despite ongoing maintenance endeavors. The road, stretching approximately 7 kilometers from the Nyera Ama river bridge to the Chiwog’s terminus, …