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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 …

…𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒕𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 By Babita Kharel Students at Sherubgatshel Middle Secondary School celebrate a major improvement in their well-being with access to clean and safe drinking water. This significant step forward for the school community was made possible by the installation of a SkyHydrant water filtration system. The initiative aims to …

The intertwining challenges of food insecurity and climate change have become increasingly evident on the global stage, presenting complex and urgent issues that demand immediate attention and comprehensive solutions. Climate change, with its altering weather patterns, disruptions to ecosystems, and exacerbation of environmental stressors, has significantly impacted food security worldwide. One of the key impacts of climate change on food …