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The Bhutan Film Institute (BFI) has launched the Kingdom of Bhutan International Film Festival (KBIFF), introducing a short film competition as its inaugural event. This is the first ever international film festival in the country. The competition, open to filmmakers from across Bhutan, provides a significant platform to display their …

Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba passed away on the morning of Monday 9th September 2024 after a duration of illness. His friend and former colleague right from their school days, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk paid tribute to his late friend. Lyonpo Khandu said, “The passing away of Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba has left a …

Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Dr Karma Phuntsho shared his thoughts on the migration crisis and possible solutions. “I think His Majesty The King, the Prime Minister and all leaders are making concerted effort to address this, and what we do as a Civil Society Organization, and individuals, is to supplement …

Youths also look forward to their turn In response to the launch of the Gyalsung program, this paper reached out to members of the public to gather their voices, uncovering personal stories and heartfelt reactions that highlight the thoughtful impact of this program. Dhendup, 52, who owns a shop in …

Given the increasing frequency of natural hazards and the major climate issues that Bhutan faces, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) was asked whether it had sufficient budget to invest in the effective disaster management and climate adaptation measures during the 7th Meet-the-Press Session held yesterday. In response to …

Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, addressed the pressing issue of budget limitations affecting road construction, improvement, and maintenance under the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP). Lyonpo highlighted the significant demand for road development, stating, “If all the demands for roads are considered, the Department of Service Transport …

During the 7th Meet-the-Press session, the Prime Minister(PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay addressed discussions within the government concerning the rules and regulations governing contract employees in Bhutan. PM noted that the three-year contract duration seemed insufficient, and recommendations were submitted to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) for consideration. “The response …

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen held an audience with Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso in Tashichodzong on 21 August 2024. The King and Queen of Lesotho were accompanied by their daughters, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Maseeiso Mohato Seeiso and Princess Senate …

On the 3rd day of the 13th edition of Bhutan Echoes, Drukyul’s Literature and Arts Festival, Miss. Stacy Edgar, PhD, Executive Director of the International Folk Art market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an award-winning social entrepreneur and educator and a writer had a conversation on women in leadership and …

On 6th August, 2024 a 31-year-old man, who had been a student in the Japan Lean and Earn (LEP) program and suffered personally and financially due to it committed suicide. His parents shared that after his decision to go to Japan for the program, he was never the same old …