Bhutan is taking a step towards a low-emission transport system, introduced Electric Vehicles (EV). However, EV owners shares that they are encountering significant hurdles including high maintenance costs, a lack of adequate charging centers, and the burden of monthly loan payments ranging from Nu 25,000 to Nu 30,000. The Executive …
Read More »His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the Foreign Secretary of India
His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the Foreign Secretary of India, His Excellency Vinay Mohan Kwatra. India’s Foreign Secretary is on an official visit to Bhutan from 29 to 31 January
Read More »Land prices in Gelephu to zoom up due to growing interest after lifting of land moratorium
As the land moratorium in Gelephu continues, both the people and the real estate agents are expecting a significant rise in land prices once the restrictions on the sale and purchase of the lands are lifted. The moratorium on the sale/purchase of land and properties was imposed with effect from …
Read More »AI and Deepfakes arrive in Bhutan
In an era where reality and fabrication blur with unsettling ease, the rise of deepfake technology poses an unprecedented challenge to our understanding of truth and authenticity. Not long ago a Tik Tok account Ugyen_Tech of an Artificial Intelligence Company in Bhutan named NoMindBhutan posted three videos replicating the face …
Read More »Intoxicated step dad beats his 8-year-old daughter on TikTok live
In a shocking incident that unfolded on 23 January 2024, at approximately 6.55 pm in Babesa, Thimphu, a distressing act of child battery was captured on a Live TikTok video. The video showcased a netizen engaging in violent behavior, verbally abusing and slapping a young girl. Prompted by this alarming …
Read More »More board exams and the growing academic pressure on Bhutanese students
The recent board examinations have brought to light a nuanced narrative encompassing both academic success and the growing stress levels among students. Various research studies share the finding of a correlation between academic pressure and stress among students. While the country and social media wildly celebrated those who came first, …
Read More »What voters in the West expect and what their MP elects say
Nim Tshering, a resident of Paro, expressed his expectations from the newly elected PDP government. His top priority is the blacktopping of farm roads, which was promised by the party. He also emphasized the importance of interest-free loans for farmers and equal opportunities for them to work in their gewogs, …
Read More »Samtse candidates identify drinking water, roads and youth opportunities
Ritu Raj Chettri, representing Tashicholing from BTP painted a vivid picture of a community standing at a crossroad, grappling with the migration of villagers and the challenges of modernization. He stressed on the urgency to encourage younger generations to explore future opportunities. His candidacy is fueled by his passion to …
Read More »Bridging the urban-rural divide: Thimphu’s aspiring candidates outline vision for progress
Tshewang Rinzin, the PDP candidate representing South Thimphu, emphasized on the need for Thimphu to be not just a beacon of excellence in infrastructure and services, but a model of balanced development that extends beyond the city center. He envisions a Thimphu where the benefits of progress reach every corner …
Read More »Bhutan gets its biggest water project below budget and on time
His Majesty The King and His Holiness the Je Khenpo inaugurated the Gelephu Landmark Water Project on 3 December 2023. The Gelephu Landmark Water Project, which started in April 2022, is the most ambitious of the over 40 nationwide water projects by DeSuups as part of DeSuung National Service. The …
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