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By Chimi Rinzin Sherab Lham has been tirelessly serving her gewog for last 4 years since her election in 2013, dedicating most of her time for the benefit of the people. At times she had rough days, but as time passed, confident grew and she believed in herself. “If one knows how to manage time for both work and family, …

By Tshering Bhutan’s national debt hits Nu 184 billion, an increase of Nu 83 billion from Nu 101 billion in 2013. The Member from Panbang Constituency, Dorji Wangdi raised his concern and asked the government to clarify for the increase of the national debt, despite not having initiated a single major national project. Lyonchoen Dasho Tshering Tobgay thanked the opposition …

By Chimi Rinzin Bullying is often taken as a fashion and often practiced for the sake of glamour personality and actioned simply to show off. It is a transition often believed to be sparked at our own homes and spread to the extremes of life. In time, it has indeed transformed silently from fashion to culture and many are on …

By Dhicksha Darnal People coming into conflict with the law is increasing every year, which is escalating unavoidable challenges for Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) to mange overcrowding in detention rooms and providing space especially for women and children. Though, women and children are small minority of the prison population, their needs and rights are hardly fulfilled. Children who are arrested and …

By Yeshi Choden For few life may be fun, for some life might be joy but for many life is a struggle for survival. If not for small business they do, it seems life has no place for them in this world. It is 6 in the morning and Durga and his wife is already up and busy making momo. By …

By Chimi Rinzin Dochula is known for its breathtaking panoramic view and its majestic 108 chortens gracing the pass. Located between Thimphu and Punakha, the pass is a popular spiritual destination for both locals and tourists. To farther add to its beauty, a hidden surprise awaits the few who take the time to venture away from the touristy hub. These curious …

By Chimi Rinzin More than 80% of the population is involved in agriculture in our country. Agriculture has been the main source of livelihood for generations. But today, due to various reasons, it seems farmers are losing interest in agricultural work and as a result most of the lands are left fallow. As per the RNRC Newsletter released recently, most of …

By Yeshi Choden Though Bhutan is a small country with small population it has been struggling with the employment problem since decades. As per the 13th National Labour Force Survey report, the national unemployment rate has decreased from 2.6 percent in 2014 to 2.5 percent in 2015. However, the youth unemployment rate increased by 1.3 percent in 2015 from 9.4 percent …

By Dhicksha Darnal Animals cannot talk nor reason but they do suffer as much we human do. Even though Bhutanese advocate Kindness and compassion toward all living beings, many fail to practice it in real life. Being a Buddhist country there is nothing as exploiting animals for experiment or leather, but we have some how become so heartless and ignorant about …

By Yeshi Choden Thimphu Thromde has never received a single complain regarding unlawful increase of a rent by any tenants so far. An official from Thimphu Thromde said there is no single complain filed by any tenants regarding the illegal increase of a rent. “If there are such issues, the tenant should report with proper documents and evidence.” “Instead, it is …