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Addiction is a formidable adversary, testing the limits of human resilience and resolve. It is a battle fought not just by individuals but by communities, NGOs, and governments alike. In this opinion piece, we delve into the societal role in supporting addiction recovery, exploring how collective efforts can pave the way for healing and renewal. Firstly, society plays a crucial …

…𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 2024 𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚’𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 14,822 𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒔, 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 2023 By Ngawang JampelIn 2018, Bhutan welcomed 274,097 visitors, a number that soared to 315,599 in 2019. However, the most notable growth was observed in 2023 when the country exceeded its projected tourism arrival target by hosting …

In the background of governance, the spirit of inclusivity and collaboration stands as a cornerstone for Bhutan’s progress. Recent developments have showcased a promising path towards constructive politics and collective advancement, notably through collaborative efforts between the government and the opposition. This collaborative dialogue, exemplified by interactions between Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and Opposition Leader Dasho Pema Chewang, signifies …

…𝑫𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒐 𝑷𝒆𝒎𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 By Sonam ChokiIn a testament to the healthy and positive approach of democratic governance, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay’s initiative to engage with Opposition Leader Dasho Pema Chewang and members of the opposition party reflects a spirit of inclusivity and collaboration essential for Bhutan’s progress. The meeting, held on …

…𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉-𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Ngawang JamphelJigme Wangyel, 16, and Unish Ghalley, 15, embarked on a remarkable journey during their 10th-grade studies at Khangkhu Middle Secondary School in Paro. Witnessing the challenges faced by many Bhutanese individuals, particularly those in rural areas and monks taught solely in Dzongkha, they recognized the need for a …

Sherab Gyelmo, a well-known figure in the realm of football, presently assumes the role of head coach at Thimphu Women’s Football Club. Boasting a robust foundation of expertise, Sherab holds both Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) licenses, featuring her unwavering dedication to the sport. Currently in her second year at the helm of the same club …

The recent State Royal Visit of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Bangladesh has set the stage for a transformative phase in the bilateral relations between Bhutan and Bangladesh. This historic visit, marked by diplomatic engagements and significant agreements, holds immense potential for both countries to enhance their trade and commerce, as well as foster professional exchanges that can …

he healthcare sector in our nation stands at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with a myriad of challenges that necessitate immediate and concerted action to fortify its foundations and ensure sustainable, high-quality patient care. Central to this endeavor is the imperative to retain experienced healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, who serve as the backbone of our healthcare system. The recent uptick in …

…𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒂𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 By Ngawang JamphelIn response to a concerning surge in financial scams targeting Bhutanese citizens, the Department of Law and Order under the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a strong warning via its official Facebook page. As visa applications have surged lately, scammers are taking advantage …

…𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Krishna Kumar Sanyasi The nation’s healthcare industry struggles with a notable obstacle amidst a wave of nurse resignations. The uptick in departures prompts apprehensions regarding the healthcare system’s capacity to accommodate rising medical needs. Addressing this urgent matter, the government proposes …