BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

In recent times, the trend of Bhutanese youths choosing Germany over traditional study abroad destinations like Australia and Canada has gained momentum. This shift is not merely a reflection of personal preferences but is deeply intertwined with the evolving global landscape, particularly in terms of visa and immigration policies. Germany’s allure as a study and earn destination for international students …

Puspa Lal Sharma, the esteemed head coach of Paro FC, boasts an impressive track record, clinching four Bhutan Premier League titles, notably securing three consecutive victories- a truly remarkable feat. His influence extends beyond Bhutan, as he has proudly showcased his skills and dedication on the international football stage, leaving a lasting impact. Q. Could you share some of the …

…𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 By Tenzin Euden Dhyana Zhisthok, a local meditation center in Thimphu, addresses the growing concerns of stress, anxiety, and depression in today’s world. The center emphasizes the need for accessible mindfulness programs, particularly secular options that cater to a broad audience. Acknowledging the allure of materialism in our globalized …

In Bhutan’s journey towards economic prosperity, the strategic utilization of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) emerges as a pivotal factor. As articulated in the 13th Five-Year Plan and reinforced by the Asian Development Outlook, the country faces a significant policy challenge: how to finance its ambitious development goals. This challenge underlines the critical need for innovative financing mechanisms, with PPPs emerging as …

…𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔, 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Kezang ChodenRecent data underlines a concerning trend in Bhutan as cases of depression and anxiety continue to rise, prompting experts to call for immediate attention and robust solutions. According to mental health professionals, the number of reported cases has steadily increased over the past few decades, indicating a …