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…𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒎𝒊𝒅 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Pema ChozomDuring the period from January 1 to March 31, 2024, Bhutan experienced a notable influx of 25,003 guests, showcasing a remarkable surge compared to the 12,696 arrivals documented in the same timeframe in 2023. Specifically, March 2024 emerged as a standout month with …

…𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 By Kezang ChodenIn the heart of four Gewogs—Tsangkha, Lajab, Drukjegang, and Khebisa under Dagana dzongkhag, optimism is brewing as communities eagerly anticipate the construction of a long-awaited motor bridge.During the thirteenth Five Year Plan, Gup Neuli Tshering, a village leader from Tsangkha Gewog, proposed the need for a bridge following a …

In recent years, the idyllic kingdom of Bhutan has found itself at a crossroads, torn between the allure of economic prosperity and the preservation of its cultural and environmental integrity. The proposition to push tourism, with the aid of aggressive international marketing strategies and promotional campaigns, might seem enticing at first glance, promising increased revenue streams and job opportunities. However, …

Meet Aum Sangay Lhamo, a renowned Bhutanese film actor who has graced the screen in over 20 movies. Known for her versatile roles, she has adeptly portrayed the character of a mother and has fearlessly taken on negative roles as well. With every performance, she has successfully carved a place in the hearts of the audience. In this interview, Aum …

By Tenzin Euden In a compelling narrative of resilience and determination, Paro resident Vikram Subba recounts his triumphant battle against alcohol addiction. His story serves as a beacon of hope for many struggling with similar challenges, shedding light on the arduous path to recovery and the strength found within. Join us as we delve into Vikram’s journey of overcoming adversity …