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In the wake of the approval of Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) by the National Assembly, the nation stands at a pivotal juncture poised to chart its course towards comprehensive development and economic resilience post the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The endorsement of this strategic blueprint, with its nuanced resource allocation mechanisms and sector-specific priorities, underlines a …

…𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑮𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒈𝒔 By Kezang choden The Prew (Egg) Festival, a vibrant and deeply rooted cultural event, is being celebrated across all the gewogs in Lhuntse Dzongkhag. Marked on the 13th day of the 4th month in the Bhutanese calendar, the festival’s main celebrations commence on the 9th day of …

Bhutan, known for its unique approach to development based on Gross National Happiness (GNH), is facing a number of social challenges as it navigates the complexities of modern life. While the nation’s dedication to preserving its cultural heritage and ensuring the well-being of its citizens is admirable, the path to progress is fraught with challenges that must be carefully considered …

By Kezang ChodenBhutan, often celebrated for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, is facing a pressing issue that threatens the very fabric of its rural communities: the rise of gungtong, (empty households). The recent data revealing that 25% of households in Trashigang Dzongkhag are vacant, is a stark indicator of the escalating rural-to-urban migration trend. This phenomenon is not isolated …

…𝐍𝐮. 𝟓𝟏𝟐 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 By Sonam ChokiIn a decisive move towards national progress, Bhutan has unveiled its ambitious 13th Five Year Plan, signaling a strategic leap forward under its new leadership. With a staggering Nu. 512 billion investment, this comprehensive initiative aims to bolster economic growth, strengthen healthcare and education …

…𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌; 𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 In the inaugural session of the Fourth Parliament’s First Session on June 14, 2024, the National Assembly (NA) withdrew the Impeachment Procedure Bill of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the second time. Kuenga, Member of Parliament (MP) from Nyishog-Saephu Constituency, Chairperson of the Legislative Committee and Member of Parliament overseeing the …

…𝑮𝒐𝒗𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉, 𝑫𝑯𝑰, 𝑻𝑻𝑷𝑳, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒎𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝑰 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑𝒔, 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉-𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of reshaping the global landscape, promising profound advancements across economies, societies, and individual livelihoods. As AI continues its rapid evolution, its transformative potential becomes increasingly evident, streamlining daily tasks, empowering …

Bhutan, renowned for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, confronts a critical challenge threatening its rural communities: the proliferation of gungtong, or empty households. Recent data revealing a 25% vacancy rate in Trashigang Dzongkhag starkly illustrates the escalating trend of rural-to-urban migration. This issue extends beyond Trashigang, affecting Eastern Dzongkhags like Pemagatshel, Trashiyangtse, and Mongar, where significant gungtong rates are …

Choden, commonly known as Mummy Choden in the Bhutanese film industry, has had an impressive career spanning over 30 films. She has portrayed a variety of roles, both significant and minor, showcasing her versatility as an actress. While she has played numerous characters, her most notable and frequently portrayed role is that of a mother, earning her the affectionate nickname …

By Tenzin Euden Purna Bdr Tiwari, a 52-year-old from Rejung, Sarpang, currently employed as a Security Guard at Damchen Petroleum in Phuntsholing, shares the harrowing tale of his life marred by alcohol addiction.His descent into alcoholism began amid marital strife with his former wife, leading him down a path of spiraling dependence. Despite being a father of four and embroiled …