A new passage to Lhamoizingkha under construction will bring the regions of the dungkhag closer and also end the isolation of the place from the rest of the country. With the upcoming Manitar-Raidak highway project the 121 km distance between Lhamoizingkha and Phuentsholing will be reduced to 58 kms but …

A 53 year old man was stabbed by a 43-year old man in his house on the night of 7 October. The incident occurred at the victim’s place at Tshendona which is about 700 meters away from the Paro town. The victim is settled with his family at Tshendona. The …

A 53 year old man was stabbed by a 43-year old man in his house on the night of 7 October. The incident occurred at the victim’s place at Tshendona which is about 700 meters away from the Paro town. The victim is settled with his family at Tshendona. The …

Gewog Plans for 11th FYP but may have to cut out few development works After successful completion of all the 10th Five Year Plan (FYP) development activities, Dekidling is poised to complete their plans for the 11th Plan. The Gewog Gup Gomchen said that for 11th FYP they have chosen …

The body of a man, who went missing since 27 September, was found by the Police search team and relatives at the base of a cliff in the capital from where he is suspected to have fallen. His body was discovered on 30 September. The deceased Tandin Tshering, 57 a …

The body of a man, who went missing since 27 September, was found by the Police search team and relatives at the base of a cliff in the capital from where he is suspected to have fallen. His body was discovered on 30 September. The deceased Tandin Tshering, 57 a …

Gewog Prepares for Annual Tsechhu Although development activities are not upto satisfactory level, Jurmed community is active with Tsechu preparation. The Tsechu is on 24 October, and it is held in Ugyen Gatshel Lhakhang. The Gewog Gup Rinchen gyalpo said “It’s the moment when people gather from all the villages …

Soe villagers participate in climate change study Officials from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) from Thimphu have conducted a climate change study in this remote dzongkhag with villagers participating in a survey on the changing climate patterns in the community. The study compared the range of rainfall and snowfall over the …

Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the national celebration of 25 years since the signing of the international treaty to protect the Ozone layer as the Chief Guest in Her capacity as the Ozone Ambassador. At the event, which was attended by ministers, dignitaries from United Nations, and senior civil servants, …

I read with great bemusement, Sonam Gyamtsho’s, response ‘GNH Is a Better Development Paradigm’ to my article in Kuensel. I am worried that Gyamtsho’s comments belie the arrogance and hubris which seem to pervade so much of the dialogue about GNH in Bhutan.  For example, Gyamtsho writes, “Bhutan’s development philosophy of …