The Tashicholing Hospital Project in Samtse was launched on 18 April 2022 and is set to be a pivotal initiative to benefit approximately 30,000 individuals. The project is a crucial component of the ‘111th National Day Footprint Initiative,’ estimated to be complete by October of this year. Tashicholing Gewog, encompassing …
Read More »Bhutan’s National Digital Identity struggles with judicial acceptance of digital documents
In a bid to revolutionize Bhutan’s digital landscape, the National Digital Identity (NDI) system was launched on October 2023, promising to empower citizens with control over their personal data and streamline bureaucratic processes. However, recent challenges have emerged, particularly concerning the Judiciary’s reluctance to accept digital documents in legal proceedings. …
Read More »Electric fences deter Tigers from preying on cattle in Nubi gewog
Nubi Gewog in Trongsa boasts a diverse agricultural landscape, cultivating nine varieties of crops including rice, maize, wheat, barley, buckwheat, millets, pulses, oilseeds, and amaranth. Known locally as bja, gayza, ka, nah, jarey, memja, sem, peka, and zimtse respectively, these crops form the backbone of the community’s agricultural life. Additionally, …
Read More »Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines explain the ungodly morning flight hours
We have all been there. Trying our best to catch a wink of sleep before the dawn flight from Bangkok or Delhi and softly cursing the two airlines under our breath as we head sleepless to the airport at least three hours before the take-off time. While waiting on the …
Read More »Celebrating International Women’s Day at Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology
On 8 March, the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) and Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) partnered to celebrate International Women’s Day, at Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT). The theme of the event was “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” honoring the contributions made by women to …
Read More »Made in Bhutan handicraft shop owners hope current tourism season can change things around
Handicraft shop owners in Chubachu, Thimphu are loaded with excitement as April marks the beginning of the tourist season. However, they mentioned that there has been a decline in the business in the last few years. Some of the handicraft shop owners pay Nu 4,820 per month to rent a …
Read More »Plans to enhance In Vitro Fertilization to address declining fertility rate
During the first Meet-the-Press on 29 February, The Bhutanese, based on the PDP Manifesto, raised questions about the fluctuating fertility rate to the Prime Minister (PM), and how the government is planning to raise the declining fertility rate in Bhutan. In response, PM said that in 2017, Bhutan had the …
Read More »OAG sees rise in drug cases and sex crimes in 2023
The statistical summary for the year 2023 sheds light on the operational dynamics of the Prosecution and Litigation Division of the Office of Attorney General. The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) consistently dominated the caseload, contributing 96 percent of the cases. Out of the total cases received, 48.7 percent of the …
Read More »MoENR studying measures to strengthen the early warning system and explore alternate sources of energy and commercialization
Bhutan has 17 potentially dangerous glacial lakes (PDGL), and as the specter of climate change continues to loom large, the risk associated with it increases. In order to increase the accuracy and preparedness of the country, NCHM has proposed an advanced early warning system, and understanding its importance, the Ministry …
Read More »Frequent fuel shortage in Lhamoizingkha
Lhamoizingkha dungkhag in Dagana has been grappling with frequent fuel shortage. The dungkhag relies on a single fuel station that is supplied by the Druk Petroleum Corporation Limited (DPCL). A fuel stock supplied on Thursday (15 February) ran out the very next day. According to the dungkhag Gup, the fuel …
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