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…𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒔 By Kezang Choden Gangtey Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang, one of Bhutan’s most visited tourist destinations, is grappling with a mounting waste management crisis that threatens its pristine environment and ecological balance. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, the iconic Phobjikha Valley, and as a winter sanctuary for the endangered …

Recent data from World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Assessment 2024 shows encouraging declines in national poverty rates, reflecting sustained economic growth and successful social interventions. However, beneath these headline successes lies a stark and troubling reality: poverty remains deeply entrenched in rural areas, where the majority of the vulnerable population continues to face systemic barriers that threaten to reverse hard-earned …

…𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔 By Tashi Tshewang and Yeshi DolmaAmid a steep rise in outward migration, Bhutan is witnessing early signs that its growing diaspora, particularly in Australia, could become a significant contributor to national development. As increasing numbers of youth and professionals leave in search of better prospects, remittances …

…𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒖𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 By Tashi TshewangThe Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has confirmed that Yonphula Domestic Airport in Trashigang will undergo significant upgrades, marking a key step in improving aviation safety and flight reliability in eastern Bhutan.After evaluating the viability of alternative locations in the region, the …

…𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑱𝑫𝑾𝑵𝑹𝑯 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 By Tashi TshewangHospitals are the cornerstone of any country’s healthcare system, serving as places of vulnerability, treatment, and recovery. In Bhutan, the dedication of healthcare professionals remains a pillar of strength, especially at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in Thimphu. As the nation’s premier …