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…Citizens Disheartened as Drainage Woes Remain Unresolved, Thromde Urged to Address Pressing Issue By Sonam DekiAs the monsoon season sets in, the capital faces a mounting challenge in the form of drainage problems. Despite the evident nature of the issue, no significant resolutions or improvements have been observed thus far. The lack of action has left citizens disheartened, as their …

…Mountain Hazelnuts remains steadfast in its commitment to building a sustainable hazelnut industry in Bhutan, surmounting challenges and forging a prosperous future for growers By Phurpa Wangmo In an effort to foster growth and sustainability within the hazelnut industry in Bhutan, Mountain Hazelnuts has been making significant investments in two crucial programs aimed at enhancing grower orchards and maximizing yields. …

In various countries around the world, the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) plays a vital role as the primary provider of secure housing units to the general public. Homes are essential because they offer security, control, and a sense of belonging, identity, and privacy. They serve as the starting point each morning and the welcoming haven each evening. By having a …

…lime smearing exacerbates scenic beauty, underscoring the urgent necessity to discontinue the practice for a cleaner Bhutan. By Tenzin Lhaden The practice of smearing lime on poles and walls can indeed make the environment look dirty and contradict the notion of a clean and well-maintained environment.While it is disheartening to hear that the city cooperation is not taking direct action …

Deki Lhazom is a national women U20 Football captain. She made her international debut in the U15 SAFF championship in 2017. She scored her first international goal while playing against Nepal. Deki Lhazom is the first Bhutanese woman footballer to sign with the foreign football club. She plays as a forward for Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al-Ittihad. Deki Lhazom …

Rigzang joined the film industry in 2001. Since then, he worked in more than 40 films and 175 episode of series for OTT platforms and TV. However, his first film was “Sampai Rewa” and then, “Tago” and “Choe Dang Jig-ten.” He has diploma from Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida, 2007.  Currently, he is working on a film project …

…𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝑵𝑯 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 2010, 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅 Phurpa WangmoIn a comprehensive analysis of regional trends of Gross National Happiness, it has been found that urban areas in Bhutan consistently maintain higher levels of Gross National Happiness (GNH) than their rural counterparts. However, a closer examination reveals a significant improvement in rural …

By Sonam DekiIn a surprising turn of events, Bhutanese artisans have been sending their handcrafted products to India for sewing, raising questions about the need for outsourcing when skilled tailors exist within the country. This decision has sparked a debate among local communities, with concerns focused on keeping money within Bhutan and ensuring the quality of the finished products. “Why …

…𝑹𝒂𝒅𝒉𝒊 𝑮𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒈 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 By Phurpa WangmoIn an exciting development, Radhi Gewog in Trashigang has successfully resolved its long-standing water scarcity problem with the completion of a new irrigation channel from Chongdiri. The inauguration of this crucial project took place on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for …

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒓𝒖𝒈 𝑻𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆 (𝑵𝑫𝑻𝑭) 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔. By Phurpa WangmoThe resounding call from His Majesty to eradicate the rising threat of behavioral and mental health disorders caused by substance use deserves our utmost commendation. It is a call to action that underscores the importance of safeguarding our citizens from the devastating effects of substance …