BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

…𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 By Kezang Choden In an effort to curb the growing threat of drug and substance abuse among youth, the Dzongdag of Mongar, Lungten Jamtsho, visited Ridaza Primary School alongside a team of officials to raise awareness on the issue. The visit, part of a broader initiative targeting all schools …

By Tashi Tshewang On March 31, a significant milestone was achieved for the development of Pemagatshel as the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, who also serves as the Minister In-charge of the Dzongkhag, inaugurated three key infrastructure projects during his two-day visit. These projects include the newly blacktopped Khothakpa-Khar road under Project Dantak, the commencement of construction on the Denchhi-Khar …

By Kezang ChodenIn an effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related incidents, the Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) has been conducting road safety awareness and sensitization programs across multiple dzongkhags. These initiatives aim to educate drivers and pedestrians on crucial safety measures, promote responsible driving habits, and address key concerns such as overloading and distracted driving. One of …

Last week, I visited a karaoke bar in Thimphu, and what I witnessed there left me not only baffled but deeply concerned about the direction our youth seem to be heading. The scene was alarming- young girls, most of them barely out of their twenties, working in an environment that posed significant risks to their physical and mental health. They …

By Kinzang Lhamo According to the Population and Housing Census of Bhutan (PHCB) 2017, hearing was the second-highest form of disability in Bhutan. To address hearing disabilities, the Ministry of Health, with support from the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), launched the “Hear, Listen, and Speak” program in 2021. This ongoing initiative aligns with the national rollout of …