DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

During the meet-the-press The Bhutanese asked the Home Ministry (MoHA), Ministry of Finance (MoF), and Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) on how they plan to tackle increasingly complex scams spreading much faster, especially through social media, with the latest being crypto-based scams. The paper asked that while various …

As of the morning of 31st October, 1,020 MW Tala project is operating at full capacity. Tala managed to fix two of its five gates which could open in time for the increased river volume. 1020 MW, P II is running four of its units from the total six, generating …

Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) reaffirmed that the safety, dignity, and fundamental rights of Bhutanese workers overseas remain non-negotiable. Speaking at the 21st Meet-the-Press session, MoICE Minister, Namgyal Dorji, said the government’s overseas employment initiatives are guided by the National Strategy for Overseas Employment 2022, which ensures that …

Despite years of policy efforts and rural programs, farming in Bhutan continues to lose its young hands. Many youths still see agriculture as a path of hardship rather than opportunity. But Sonam Pelgen, the Senior Planning Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) says this image is changing, …

Children in Laya dream of going to school, but only up to Class 10. Beyond that, the dream begins to fade. For many students in Laya, continuing education beyond the basic level is a challenge that feels almost impossible to overcome. Despite their determination, factors such as the absence of …

Opening Your Heart to Bhutan, a UK-based charity, has raised Nu 7.58 million (mn) for its “A Woman with Altitude” campaign, a 37-day walk along the Trans Bhutan Trail to support children with special needs. The target amount is Nu 16 mn. The campaign began on 17th October, with Ani …

Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Global Peace Prayer (Monlam Chhenmo) to be held at Changlimithang Stadium and Buddha Point from 4th to 10th November 2025. The large-scale spiritual gathering, expected to bring together thousands of devotees and monks, is being organized with coordinated efforts from various agencies …

A late-night altercation in Simtokha, Thimphu, has once again brought to light the growing tension over limited parking spaces in the capital. Tshering Zam (name changed), the wife of a hotel owner, and Karma Yangchen (name changed), the daughter-in-law of a building owner, were involved in a physical fight over …

High in the remote valleys of Lunana, Bhutan’s efforts to prevent a glacial disaster are underway in real time. The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) has begun the testing phase of a siphoning system at Thorthormi Lake, carefully drawing water into Pho Chhu to reduce the risk of …

The recent flood in Amochhu has left a trail of destruction across Phuentsholing, affecting homes, offices, businesses, and essential services. More than 30 families living in temporary quarantine housing, over 30 police personnel households, and multiple government and private offices were severely impacted. For many residents, the disaster has meant …