…𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 By Babita KharelThe Prime Minister is spearheading the Economic Development Board (EDB), a critical institution poised to catalyze economic growth and development initiatives. Comprising key stakeholders such as the Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment, alongside representatives from various ministries, industry bodies, and both international and …

In the realm of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the quest for gender equality and inclusivity remains an ongoing challenge. Despite strides made in recent years, women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles within these fields. This issue not only reflects a lack of diversity but also deprives industries of valuable perspectives and talents that women bring to …

Tshering Zangmo Sherpa, the Head of the Women’s Department in the Baseball and Softball Association, boasts a commendable record of achievements and contributions to the world of sports in Bhutan. Tshering’s journey began as a former cricket player and coach, showcasing a deep-rooted passion for sports leadership and development. Under her guidance, the Baseball and Softball Association has witnessed a …

By Babita KharelBhutan is bursting with pride for Kinley Dem’s outstanding performance at the Changwon 2024 WSP World Cup! Her unwavering determination and refined skills were on full display as she secured a spot in the final rounds with a stellar score of 618.8 points. But that’s not all! Kinley’s talent shone even brighter as she soared to an incredible …

Sonam Tenzin is a renowned lyricist and tune composer who has received five national film awards for best lyricist. With a career spanning couple decades, he has made a significant impact in the Bhutanese film industry with his exceptional talent and creativity. His ability to compose profound and emotive lyrics, combined with his skill in composing captivating tunes, has earned …

…𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 By Tenzin Euden In a pioneering endeavor, Guru Tshewang, a 69-year-old native of Trashiyangtse now residing in Zhemgang, has embarked on an ambitious venture into castor cultivation. Taking the initiative, he leased 5 acres of government land to kick-start his endeavor. Initially, Guru Tshewang, a former hermit (Tsampa), sought …

As someone exploring the world of self-development and improvement, I’ve come to understand that procrastination is a recurring enemy that seems to hound us all. It’s a common problem that frequently gets in the way of our goals and needs to be addressed. In an effort to comprehend and overcome procrastination, I’ve read up on the subject, reflected on my …

…𝑾𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒐 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆. 𝑰𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆, 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 By Kezang ChodenRecent findings have brought to light significant concerns regarding the health insurance provisions for Bhutanese nationals employed abroad. This report delves into the intricacies of this issue, highlighting the obstacles encountered by workers and the regulatory frameworks …

…𝑨 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 80% 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 By Ngawang JamphelTruckers in Phuntsholing have recently expressed their discontent with the limited work opportunities at their disposal. The parking lots are filled with hundreds of idle trucks, symbolizing the struggles faced by truckers in the pandemic’s aftermath. A key factor contributing to the …

…𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 Within Bhutan’s economic landscape, businesses in different Dzongkhags face diverse hurdles that require tailored solutions. Central and eastern Bhutan, in particular, struggle with location-specific obstacles that hinder their growth and long-term viability. As we navigate these complexities, it becomes increasingly evident that a nuanced approach to policy reforms is imperative to foster balanced …