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Bhutan, located in the Himalayas, has always fascinated travelers. It’s not just a tourist spot but a showcase of Bhutanese culture’s ingenuity and distinctiveness. One standout aspect is the introduction of Gross National Happiness (GNH). In a global context dominated by economic metrics, Bhutan took a bold step by prioritizing the overall well-being of its people, favoring happiness over material …

…𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆, 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚 By Ngawang Jamphel Since the inception of the first reality show on national television in 2008, the genre has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity, spawning numerous programs over the years. Today, Bhutan boasts six prominent reality shows on television: Druk Super Star, Druk Gi …

… 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 By Krishna Kumar Sanyasi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took charge as the fourth elected government, promising in their manifesto to grant Saturdays off to teachers and students. They swiftly signed the executive order on day one. However, a mere month later, during the Meet the Press (MTP) …

In Bhutan, where the pursuit of happiness intertwines with daily life, a disconcerting revelation has come to light, casting a shadow on an essential aspect of well-being-healthcare. The recent expose on the challenges faced by the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) serves as a poignant reminder that the healthcare system in the country is in dire need of …

…𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒈𝒂𝒑𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 By Ngawang JamphelIn an exhaustive examination conducted by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Bhutan, an array of critical challenges has been unveiled, illuminating the formidable battle the nation contends with in upholding legal integrity and cultivating public trust. The …

…𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑱𝑫𝑾𝑵𝑹𝑯’𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 By Krishna Kumar SanyasiThe Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is a prominent healthcare facility in Bhutan, serving as a crucial referral center for patients across the country. With its extensive infrastructure and specialized medical services, JDWNRH plays a vital role in …

At the age of 27, Pema Choden Tshering’s love for sports ignited a remarkable journey. In 2019, she made a powerful debut with the national women’s football team during the SAFF Women’s Championship, where her skill and dedication conspicuous. She swiftly rose to become the team captain, a testament to the trust she inspired in her teammates. Pema’s impact transcended …

The recent commemoration of His Majesty The King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s 44th Birth Anniversary in Bhutan surpassed the confines of a typical royal birthday celebration, evolving into a profound symbol of unity, hope, and inspiration for the entire nation. This joyous occasion, intricately woven with Bhutanese tradition and modern fervor, served as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role …

In the heart of Thimphu, Bhutan’s vibrant capital, a disconcerting trend has taken root – stray cattle and horses leisurely strolling through the city’s bustling streets. While this spectacle may seem charming, evoking nostalgia for simpler times, the repercussions are extensive and pose significant dangers to both the wandering animals and the city’s inhabitants. Thimphu, celebrated for its picturesque landscapes …

…𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 By Ngawang Jamphel The residents of Tashicholing Drungkhag, which encompasses Namgayacholing Gewog, Norgaygang Gewog, Pemaling Gewog, Tendruk Gewog, and Tashicholing Gewog, along with Sangacholing Gewog and Yoeseltse Gewog, find themselves grappling with a predicament of fuel and gas shortage. With a population exceeding 20,000, …