OPINION

Almost every year, my wife and I ditch civilization for the therapy of the wilderness, that is to say we go camping, away from the hustle and bustle of the Thimphu City. But things didn’t quite go our way this year. If it was just us, it would have. But …

The whole Bhutanese Criminal justice system rest’s on the Article 7(16) “a person charged with penal offence has right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the provisions of the law”. This means, any person charged for penal offence can only be convicted if found guilty as …

Yes, we have deep respect for those tourists, who visit the places and observe the real festivals with the natives and enjoy them to the fullest. Such foreigners will get more out of Bhutan and their visits. In my opinion, most tourists would like to see something like that and …

The Drakarpo Kora in Paro has become one of the most happening Buddhist pilgrimage in these few years. I have heard of hundreds of people taking what is considered the toughest spiritual journey one could possibly venture on. It’s the circumambulation of the intriguing rocky hill that is considered sacred. What makes …

President Trump is a man on a mission, or, perhaps better yet, a man on a rampage to reverse President Barack Obama’s climate legacy and his substantial achievements in confronting the global threat of climate change. Unfortunately, that rampage is running smack-dab into the reality that climate change is real …

A beautiful Sunday just can’t be wasted by being a couch potato. A Sunday in the field makes your day worthwhile if you get there with a purpose. And our purpose was to take basic foodstuffs, clothing and shoes to some people at Khariphu village in Khasadrapchu, Thimphu living below …

From the Judicial Service Act The Supreme Court has come up with the Judicial Accountability Guidelines (see main story on pg 1) where Drangpons at all levels can be censured, suspended and even removed for violating the Judicial Code of Conduct. This educational article lists out the Judicial Code of …

Conventionally, factors such as lack of basic amenities, poor road connection, increasing human-wildlife conflict, limited job scope and market accessibility are some of the common reasons for rural depopulation. These factors can also be rightfully cited for Bhutan’s increasing rural and urban migration. However, this is not the same case …

Eating Doma is habit passed down from centuries and still honored as part of our tradition and honored custom in every important ceremony in the country. Doma Pani, therefore, is a well heard and shared phrase among Bhutanese. Offering Doma is part of the traditional offering during the auspicious Zhugdrel …

Eating Doma is habit passed down from centuries and still honored as part of our tradition and honored custom in every important ceremony in the country. Doma Pani, therefore, is a well heard and shared phrase among Bhutanese. Offering Doma is part of the traditional offering during the auspicious Zhugdrel …