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By Kezang Choden Residents of Tongla Goenpa Chiwog in Kengkhar Gewog, Mongar Dzongkhag, are struggling with a significant decline in the sales of Bhutanese altars, known locally as choesham. This downturn has sparked fear and concern within the community, as choesham crafting has long been a crucial source of income for many families. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Tongla Goenpa was …

When I first heard about the Prime Minister’s ambitious plans for Bhutan’s future, it made me pause and consider: how do these grand ideas translate into our everyday lives? It’s easy to talk about boosting the economy and improving infrastructure, but what does that mean for us, especially in the remote corners of our country? The practicality of these initiatives …

Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay’s recent presentation of the State of the Nation report has brought to the forefront the sobering realities facing Bhutan’s economy. Amidst the achievements celebrated, the report paints a stark picture of challenges that demand immediate attention and decisive action. One of the most pressing issues highlighted is the increasing migration of skilled Bhutanese workers seeking …

Dive into an exhilarating journey through the vibrant world of film with Jigme Ring, a versatile talent celebrated for his skills as an actor, director, and filmmaker. While his adventure began humbly as an assistant director on the set of “Echung Lhamo,” his passion for acting was ignited long ago, rooted in childhood dreams. Amidst his studies in business, Jigme’s …

…𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒎𝒚 25 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒕-𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔- 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕. 𝑺𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔. By Sonam Choki From a tumultuous past plagued by substance use for over two decades, Ugyen Dorji of …