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…𝑹𝑩𝑷, 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒓𝒖𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒆 By Kezang ChodenRecent data from the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) reveals the crucial role of multiple checkpoints and specialized divisions in preventing drug trafficking activities. These measures have not only disrupted numerous smuggling operations but also significantly reduced the flow of illicit substances into the country. Notably, out …

In the contemporary world, technology is not merely an addition to our lives; it is the backbone of modern society. As digitalization continues to influence all aspects of life, the education sector must not be left behind. The integration of technology into Bhutan’s education system is not just a trend but a necessity to ensure that students are well-prepared for …

Dawa Tshering, an instructor at Black Box Theatre since its 2021 inception under the Ministry of Education, honed his skills in Performing and Theatre Arts post high school. His passion for the craft drove him to contribute significantly to Black Box Theatre’s mission, fostering talent and promoting performing arts within the realm of education and skills development. Q: What is …

…”𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒔, 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒋𝒖𝒂𝒏𝒂, 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒉𝒐𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍” By Tenzin Euden In a poignant revelation, Yeshi Thinley bravely shares his harrowing journey through alcohol addiction. He recounts that he first started drinking in second or third grade. As a child, he aspired to become …

…𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆, 𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 By Babita KharelThe Motithang Takin Preserve, a renowned tourist destination in Thimphu, has recently reopened in April 2024 following a comprehensive renovation. The preserve, home to the country’s national animal, the takin, has undergone improvements aimed at offering visitors a more immersive experience while …

…𝒖𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚’𝒔 𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 By Kinzang ThinkeyIn the vibrant mosaic of Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage, a new era of dance culture is unfolding. This cultural phenomenon blends modern choreography with traditional elements, creating a captivating display of rhythmic movements and vibrant expressions. Yet, beneath the surface of this dynamic art form lies a …

…𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒌𝒉𝒖 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 By Tashi TshomoMaykhu, affectionately known as fried puff bread, holds a cherished place in the hearts of both locals and travelers along the scenic Thimphu Punakha highway. Crafted from paddy flour, these small rounds undergo expert kneading and deep-frying to achieve a delightful golden-brown hue, resulting in a crunchy yet …

As someone on a personal journey of self-discovery, I’ve always been captivated by the boundless potential of the human mind. The idea that our brains can fundamentally rewire our thoughts, feelings, and habits fascinated me. Join me as I delve into the science and practice of mind rewiring and explore its transformative potential. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s extraordinary ability to reshape …

…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 …