There can be no doubt that one of the strongest diplomatic ties in the world are between Bhutan and India. The relationship has both evolved and grown over a period of time to the point that even our authors exchange notes during the Mountain Echoes festival. Within this larger framework …

Bhutan is not only our neighbor but also a friend forever. Bangladesh’s relations with Bhutan began at a historic time when the people of Bangladesh were fighting against the Pakistani army for independence. Their inspiration and support gave courage to the people of Bangladesh that day. Since then, the people …

Extortion from those traders importing Bhutanese vegetables and fruits into India Attempt to Extort the Bhutanese government by trying to slow down or stop essential imports into Bhutan Harass Bhutanese drivers and even Dessups accompanying Bhutanese vehicles from one part of Bhutan to another via Indian roads An investigation by …

Although selling sex is illegal in Bhutan, however, the number of sex workers (SW) is on the rise in Thimphu, and while there are a variety of reasons for people entering this field the main cause at the moment is the economic impact of the pandemic where people have lost …

Bhutan’s thriving boulder exports business is stuck since the 1st of September as Bhutanese trucks from Phuentsholing and Samtse are not being allowed to move in West Bengal, while for Gelephu the Meghalaya routes have not been allowed for Bhutanese exporters to go into Bangladesh. The General Secretary of Bhutan …

Transgender people, sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM) and drug users are considered as Key Populations (KP) groups as they are particularly vulnerable to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and lack adequate access to health and social services. KPs are also sometimes referred to as ‘at-risk groups’. KPs …

Blacktop for three intersections near the flyover bridge, Druk school, swimming pool, and the four lane high way will be completed by end of October Following heavy rainfall last month, the city observed frequent landslides between Dechenzam and Langjopakha. Due to the falling boulders the route was closed at two …

Upon receiving 198,900 doses of Pfizer vaccine on September 7, the health ministry started rolling out the second dose for more than 59,000 eligible children in the 12 to 17 years category and first dose for around 20,000 remaining children. The vaccine is fully funded by the Royal Government of …

Resident Representative of UNDP Bhutan, Azusa Kubota, said Bhutan has been very impressive, in terms of being carbon negative and reaffirming carbon neutrality commitment under the global framework but cannot be complacent. Azusa Kubota said that Bhutan will not be carbon neutral by 2030, especially in the areas of transportation. …

Thimphu Police arrested 7 people in connection to cattle lifting. The seven suspects, aged between 25 years to 35 years, are from the southern region of the country. The arrests of the suspects have enabled the police to solve 11 cases of cattle lifting lodged by households in Mewang and …