BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

At just 9 years old, Yeshi Dema is a budding literary star, currently engrossed in her studies as a vibrant third grader at Kuensel Phodrang Primary School in Thimphu. What sets her apart is her incredible talent as one of the country’s youngest writers. With boundless creativity, she has proudly introduced her literary masterpiece, ‘Whispers in the Wind,’ a collection …

Bhutan, located in the Himalayas, has always fascinated travelers. It’s not just a tourist spot but a showcase of Bhutanese culture’s ingenuity and distinctiveness. One standout aspect is the introduction of Gross National Happiness (GNH). In a global context dominated by economic metrics, Bhutan took a bold step by prioritizing the overall well-being of its people, favoring happiness over material …

…𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆, 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚 By Ngawang Jamphel Since the inception of the first reality show on national television in 2008, the genre has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity, spawning numerous programs over the years. Today, Bhutan boasts six prominent reality shows on television: Druk Super Star, Druk Gi …

… 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 By Krishna Kumar Sanyasi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took charge as the fourth elected government, promising in their manifesto to grant Saturdays off to teachers and students. They swiftly signed the executive order on day one. However, a mere month later, during the Meet the Press (MTP) …

In Bhutan, where the pursuit of happiness intertwines with daily life, a disconcerting revelation has come to light, casting a shadow on an essential aspect of well-being-healthcare. The recent expose on the challenges faced by the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) serves as a poignant reminder that the healthcare system in the country is in dire need of …