Potato farmers across the country are benefiting from a significant price surge this season. Potatoes, a staple crop grown predominantly in the dzongkhags of Paro, Trashigang, Wangdue, Bumthang, Chhukha, and Mongar, have become a profitable commodity this year, largely driven by supply limitations and market dynamics in both Bhutan and …

A deeply troubling case of child abuse has emerged in Paro, involving a young girl with a physical disability who was subjected to alleged sexual assault and abuse by her adoptive father and an acquaintance of her adoptive family. The abuse reportedly took place over a period of six months. …

The Sephu community expressed dissatisfaction with the Sephu Mega Solar Project’s development. According to the Sephu Gup, residents claim that promises made during the initial planning stages have not been fulfilled, and changes to the project are impacting their livelihoods, particularly yak herding. The community was initially told that their …

The rise in substance abuse across the country has revealed significant gaps in rehabilitation services, particularly for women and those living in rural areas. Currently, Bhutan has no public rehabilitation centers exclusively for women, and the existing centers are concentrated in select dzongkhags, making access difficult for those from remote …

Elephants in Bhutan are not only a symbol of strength and wisdom, but also revered as integral part of the country’s biodiversity. However, with rising human-wildlife conflict, particularly in the southern plains, the relationship between humans and these giants is increasingly fraught with tension. As the country continues to develop, …

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Nature Living Planet Report 2024 has been released, and it brings with it a dire warning about the state of the planet’s biodiversity. The report reveals a 73 percent decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years. This …

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Chandra Bahadur Gurung, in a candid moment, recounted, “I get scolded by my wife when we see blocked sewage while driving. I have to explain to her that it’s under the jurisdiction of Thromde.” His comment underlines the frustration faced by residents and officials …

During the 8th Meet-the-Press Session, the Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said the government is committed to integrating mental health services into the broader health framework. Lyonpo noted the key role played by the PEMA Secretariat, which was instituted to consolidate and coordinate mental health interventions across the country under the …

In the 8th Meet-the-Press Session held yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) Younten Phuntsho addressed the pressing challenges faced by Bhutan in achieving food self-sufficiency. The conversation focused on human-wildlife conflicts, rice self-sufficiency, and the shortage of farm labour, along with the ministry’s strategies and policies aimed at …

The Office of Attorney General (OAG) has formally charged a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bhutan Tendrel Party with child molestation, following an investigation by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP). The charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place two years ago when the MP, then a Gewog …