DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

A growing number of motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians has raised concerns about pedestrian safety. In the current year, there have been a total of 27 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians, with 13 occurring in Thimphu and 14 in other dzongkhags. Similarly, 36 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians was recorded …

As Civil servants get their pay hikes there will be an increase in consumer spending. A nurse, shares that he feels happy with the pay hike, as nurses will finally get a salary that will equal the duty they are bound with. “I will be saving my money a bit …

In the aftermath of the first reported case of rabies earlier this year, health authorities have been grappling with a concerning development as they confirm the emergence of a second rabies outbreak in Phuentsholing. The discovery has put health officials on high alert, prompting swift and decisive action to prevent …

The Department of Regional Cooperation and the Department of Protocol under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) are in talks with its German counterparts with regard to the new consignment of 100,000 passports expected to arrive by September. The Officiating Chief of Protocol, Ugen Chozom, said in …

The prevalence of mental health issues among many school students has become a pressing concern in Bhutan. According to a counsellor from one of the schools in Dagana, the factors contributing to the mental health issues among the students include academic pressure, last-minute exam preparation, family problems, peer pressure, substance …

Y Art Project in Singapore said it was excited to present Bhutanese artist Galek Yangzom’s first solo exhibition, “Patterned Prayer,” at Gallery II, The Arts House in Singapore on July 21st and 22nd, 2023. This exhibition is also co-presented by Coinllectibles. Surrounded by the mountains of the Himalayas and the …

Number set to cross well over 15,000 once 12-month figure for 2022-23 FY is released This paper in April 2023 had reported 10,755 Bhutanese got visas to Australia in the last nine months from 1 July 2022 to 31st March 2023. However, that number has now jumped to 13,683 in …

On 12 July 2023, the Chithuen Phendhey Association (CPA) held an Active Network Workshop, aiming to address the challenges confronted by individuals affected by drug laws and policies, discrimination and post-restoration difficulties. In order to create awareness and mobilize support for these individuals, the workshop voiced the challenges and issues …

In a significant move, the Parliament has passed the Civil Liability Act, signaling a significant shift towards ensuring fair compensation and accountability for victims of negligence. The Bill, which was passed in a Joint Sitting on 3 July, aims to address the tragic incidents where individuals suffered physical and emotional …

Nima Yoezer, a 17-year-old art and painting student at Draktsho, won 2 gold medals in the shot put and 100 meters race for Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany. Similarly, Dechen Peldon, a 19-year-old and learning weaving at Draktsho, won silver in shot put. The Bhutan Special Olympics Team …