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By Kinzang Lhamo Optimism is running high among residents of Tsangkha and Lajab gewogs in Dagana Dzongkhag as the construction of a long-awaited motor bridge moves closer to realization. A detailed survey for the bridge has been completed, and the community is now awaiting official approval for construction. The proposal, submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport on October …

…𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚, 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 By Sonam Choden Access to quality education in rural and geographically challenging regions remains a pressing concern, where infrastructural limitations often impede students’ ability to attend school regularly and perform well academically. Gayshing Goan Primary School, located in Phuntshopelri Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag, exemplifies these challenges, as …

…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 …