EDITORIAL

When the first case of the COVID-19 came to Bhutan, the initial problem was excessive fear and panic as people resorted to panic buying, but the bright side was that people stayed indoors and avoided social gatherings. However, the problem is now one of complacency as people lose their fear …

The details of the His Majesty’s Royal Kidu and announcements show a lot of practical thinking and good sense that even Nobel Laureates would appreciate. A few weeks ago, a news channel was hosting two Nobel laureates in economics on what they would do to help with the situation in …

After His Majesty’s address was over on Friday evening, there were not many dry eyes left as Bhutanese across the country were deeply touched by not only His Majesty’s message, but also with the sincerity and emotion with which it was delivered. His Majesty’s address felt much more like a …

The government places great faith in the WHO, but this agency has made some big bloopers along the way. WHO in an official tweet on 14th January, quoting Chinese authorities, said there was ‘no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of the novel corona virus found in Wuhan.’ It delayed till …

Many in the public domain dismissed the controversy on the divergent views of the Agriculture Minister and the Ministry of Agriculture on the issue of the ban of import of vegetables and fruits as a ‘miscommunication.’ However, the real problem is much more serious. The problem is of the government …

The news of the Second Royal Birth could not have come at a more opportune time, when the nation was plunged in gloom and fear around the unfolding impact of COVID-19. People suddenly forgot their fears and worries and came together as one to express their happiness and wish Their …

Our only COVID-19 patient may have been airlifted out of the country on Friday, but the challenges for Bhutan will not end and may in fact get tougher. The WHO has declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic which is a recognition of the reality if its spread to over …

The news that a 76-year-old American tourist is Bhutan’s first COVID-19 case caused much consternation and some degree of panic. People first headed for drug stores to buy out masks and hand sanitizers and then headed for the markets to hoard up on essential supplies. Cars lined up in long …

It is instructive that His Majesty The King spent his 40th Birth Anniversary praying in the Machhen Lhakhang in Punakha, and then granting Land Kidu. This shows a leader, who even on his birthday, is engaged in activities that would benefit and public and the nation. This will not come as …

There is no doubt that the government must be lauded for getting the Nu 1,200 regional SDF fee through Parliament. However, in doing so it has also made some major blunders which not only dilute the High Value and Low Volume tourism policy but also potentially endanger our security. It …