BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

Bhutan, with its unwavering dedication to sustainability, has emerged as a beacon of innovative waste management practices, setting a precedent for nations worldwide grappling with pressing environmental concerns. The waste management system in Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, stands out for its reliance on outsourcing waste collection and disposal services to private contractors, establishing a comprehensive framework for effective waste solutions. Despite …

…Bhutan’s Premier Mathematics Initiative recognizes exceptional talent and fosters a positive learning environment Susmika Subba & Sonam Deki In a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute, the HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award was launched in 2022. This program is designed to foster the innate mathematical abilities of students nationwide, offering them …

…Bhutanese truck seized at India-Bhutan Gate exposes dark underbelly of peacock feather trafficking Susmika SubbaA Bhutanese truck loaded with peacock feathers was seized by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) battalion, revealing potential involvement in the illicit trade of peacock feathers from India to Bhutan at the India-Bhutan Gate on November 2. According to Surash, an Indian customs official at the …

In a notable departure from conventional educational trajectories, Bhutan could become the unexpected focal point for academic pursuits, as exemplified by the recent enrollment of two 16-year-old Australian students. Their choice challenges the prevailing narrative where Bhutanese students predominantly seek educational experiences abroad, redirecting attention to the unique educational landscape that Bhutan offers. Choosing to reside on campus for an …

…𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 By Sonam Choki & Sonam DekiIn a notable departure from the traditional trajectory of global education, two 16-year-old Australian students, Owen Chester Ringrose and Archie Rae Chandler-Lee, are breaking new ground by choosing Bhutan as their destination for academic pursuits. This choice redirects their focus to …