An astonishing 35 percent of the working-age population—209,299 individuals in substantial terms—are economically inactive in the country, according to the latest Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report. Economic inactivity refers to those who are neither employed nor actively seeking work.
Recent findings from the Ministry of Health reveal a deeply troubling public health risk—lead exposure is silently threatening the health and futures of our most vulnerable: young children and pregnan...
The recent tragic death of a young Bhutanese TikToker, allegedly by suicide, has shocked social media users across the country. This comes just weeks after a 16-year-old student took his own life. These heartb...
Sonam Yangchen is a first year student pursuing a Bachelors’ Degree in nursing at a private institution. Her parents already arranged a potential “defacto”, meaning once they complete the course and get some work experien...
In a democracy, transparency is not merely a privilege—it is a fundamental right. The recent move by the government to bar ministers and senior officials from directly communicating with the media raises serious concerns about the state of information flow.
The much-awaited Bhutan Innovation Forum started yesterday giving shape to a Royal vision that many could not comprehend thus far. Since the announcement of the vision last December, many were confused if not overwhelmed by the scale...
Imagine this scenario. You are about to pay your bills, using one of the banking apps, and the app refuses to load. You tap, refresh, and punch in the details again. Yet,...
Today, we as a country, stand at the cusp of a demographic transformation. With the elderly population projected to reach 118,650 by 2047, or 7.4...
The much-awaited Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), designed to breathe fresh life into our ailing economy post-Covid-19, is in a mess. The rollout of low-interest ESP loans through the financial institutions is particularly mired in red-tape, cumbersome process, documentation hassles, and reluctance of financial institutions to lend.
The 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydropower Project (PHPA-I), one of Bhutan’s most ambitious infrastructure undertakings, is finally moving ahead after years of delays and setbacks.
Eastern Bhutan, with its rich biodiversity and unspoiled landscapes, has long been touted as the country’s next ecotourism frontier.
For a resource and capital strapped country, foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical instrument to attract investments to drive eco...
The recent suspension of two private diagnostic centres in Thimphu—Menjong Diagnostic Centre (SDCS) and Padkar Diagnostic Centre—by the Department of Trade is a clear signal that Bhutan is serious about ensuring adherence to medical standards.
In the latest development related to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), His Majesty the King appointed former Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr Lotay Tshering, as the governor of GMC.
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Sarpang—Since the construction moratorium was imposed in Sarpang in April 2023, business of wood industries and sawmills in the district has come to a grinding halt, with a severe downturn in timber supply and production.
More than one third or around 35 percent of the country’s working-age population is economically inactive, according to...
The Royal Highland Festival (RHF) is a highly anticipated event. This year, I chose to attend the festival not as a jour...
The president of Royal Thimphu College (RTC), Tshewang Tandin, 65, was the oldest runner in the 2024 Laya Run, held during the Royal Highland Festival in Gasa recently.
While overall criminal cases registered with the police increased by about seven percent, crimes related to women and ch...
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The Department of Media, Creative Industry, and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) is currently seeking feedback from media organisations on the government’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for sharing public information with the media.
Read MoreTo address rising cases of human-wildlife conflicts (HWC) and protect crops from wild animals, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has allocated a whopping Nu 5.1 billion to support chain-link fencing in the 13th Plan.
Read MoreLeki Lhadon, a 24-year-old from Sarpang, is a remarkable individual whose determination continues to inspire many.
Read MoreThe Bhutan National Bank (BNB) observed World Savings Day yesterday with a special event for 50 children, who were the lucky winners of Nu 1,000 fixed deposit for one year.
Read MoreSarpang—As the mandarin export season approaches in November, sawmillers in Sarpang are working frantically to meet the growing demand for wooden crates.
Read MoreDeki Lhazom, striker of the national senior women’s football team, made the country proud by winning the Golden Boot as the highest goal scorer at the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship in Nepal, which concluded on October 30.
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