โฆ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ By Tshering Yangden Haa Dzongkhag, in collaboration with Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Bhutan, conducted 15-days Souvenir Development Training Program aimed at empowering local communities and fostering economic growth within the region. The program equipped participants with essential skills to create unique, locally made souvenirs to promote Haaโs cultural heritage …
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐- ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌโ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐งโ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
The Gyalsung program, initiated under the visionary leadership of His Majesty The King, represents a transformative milestone in Bhutanโs journey towards national unity, discipline, and a prosperous future. The success of the first cohort of Gyalsups has set a commendable precedent, earning praise from His Majesty and admiration from citizens across the nation. As we celebrate their achievements, it is …
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By Lalit Gurung Gender-based violence within Bhutan’s Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community is a critical issue that has often been overlooked. According to Pride Bhutan, an LGBTQ+ organization, among the 353 registered members, 11 percent reported experiencing bullying, 38 percent faced stigma, 36 percent encountered discrimination, and 8 percent had been subjected to some form of violence. …
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By Bikash Mishra Rinzin Norbu, a 23-year-old para-athlete, is redefining the limits of possibility as a national table tennis player and an advocate for inclusion and resilience in Bhutan. With pride, he identifies as both a sportsperson under the Bhutan Table Tennis Federation and a recent graduate of Royal Thimphu College, where he completed his Bachelorโs degree in Commerce in …
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By Tshering Yangden A three-day oyster mushroom cultivation training was recently held in Gomdar Gewog, Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag. Organized by the Barzor Vegetable Group of Bazor Village in collaboration with Samsara Farming, the training aimed to equip local farmers with the skills needed to venture into sustainable farming practices. Despite financial constraints, the Barzor Vegetable Group independently organized and funded the …
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โฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ -๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ , ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ By Bikash MishraThe lifting of the vehicle import moratorium about four months ago by the government has sent ripples through the automobile market, with significant economic implications for both consumers and industry stakeholders. The resumption of vehicle imports has sparked renewed interest among buyers, but also led …
Read More »๐๐๐๐๐๐๐- ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
In a country like Bhutan, where Gross National Happiness (GNH) forms the cornerstone of its development philosophy, the decision to import inorganic fertilizers to boost agricultural production raises critical concerns. While the intent to increase agricultural yields is understandable, it is crucial to align such measures with the nationโs commitment to sustainability and holistic well-being. Bhutan has always been recognized …
Read More »๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐
โฆ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ By Lhendup WangmoBhutanese drivers, particularly truckers and daily commuters relying on the Indian FASTag system for toll payments, are grappling with unexpected toll fee hikes that have turned travel into a financial and logistical nightmare. What was once expected to streamline travel has instead led to financial burdens, …
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By Lhendup Wangmo Jigme Tshering, owner of Park Hotel, a prominent three-star hotel in Phuentsholing, Chukha, recently shared his thoughts on the pandemicโs impact on Bhutanโs tourism sector and the strategic steps his hotel has implemented to adapt to the changing market landscape. Jigme Tshering emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to achieve the Department of Tourism’s ambitious goal …
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โฆ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐-๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐ By Kezang Choden The Darla Milk Processing Unit (MPU) in Chukha Dzongkhag is undergoing a transformative upgrade, paving the way for enhanced dairy production, economic growth, and reduced reliance on imports. The ambitious renovation project, valued at Nu 0.8 million, signifies a milestone for the community-led Darla Gonor Thoenked Gongphel Detshen, which …
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