Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region is built on Bhutan’s reputation for stability and peace. As a Vajrayana kingdom, GMC’s vision of mindful living in the 21st century is guided by a profound spiritual heritage. On the question of what is mindfulness, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, a renowned …
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At the Bhutan Innovation Forum, one of the recurring discussions was held about how Bhutan can strike a balance between embracing globalization by preserving its rich cultural heritage. Oznur Bell, CEO of Constructor Knowledge and Chancellor of CUB, provided an insightful perspective on how Bhutan can address the challenges in …
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The final day of the Bhutan Innovation Forum saw a compelling fireside chat with renowned economist and member of House of Lords, Lord Nicholas H. Stern. Lord Stern, widely known for his pioneering 2006 review on the economics of climate change, began the discussion by defining sustainability in clear terms. …
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During a recent press meet with the European Union delegations, Estonia’s Ambassador to New Delhi, Marje Luup, shared invaluable insights into her country’s remarkable progress in e-Governance and cybersecurity. She emphasized that this success is largely due to the right attitude and support from the political leadership, highlighting how a …
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Dechencholing Higher Secondary School (DHSS) teachers have shown a great enthusiasm by initiating a mid-day meal for 57 flood affected students. After the flood, which swept through Dechencholing, Thimphu on 10 August, affected students were seen missing classes, and those attending were seen disturbed. Teachers came together for discussions as …
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The Anti-Corruption Initiative (ACI) Regional Seminar 2024 on Government Incentives for Corporate Anti-Corruption Compliance saw a strong emphasis on the crucial role of business integrity in Bhutan’s development. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Minister of Finance, said that business integrity is not just a regulatory requirement, but a foundation of sustainable economic …
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On Sunday Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobagy delivered a statement at the Summit of the Future in the UN General Assembly plenary meeting of the 79th session. In the address the Prime Minister said that in these challenging times, the Summit of the Future shines as a beacon of hope and …
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A MP from the Bhutan Tendrel Party has been formally charged with child molestation based on circumstantial evidence, following a police investigation. The case has been forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for further review. According to the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), the allegation dates back two …
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Wangdue Police have apprehended three suspects in connection with the burglary of Masikha Public Lhakhang that occurred on August 21st, 2024. The incident came to light when Mangmi of Gase Tshogom, reported the theft of several Antique items, including a pair of red copper Dung (Zang Mar) and three silver …
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The World Bank’s latest report has put a spotlight on a growing concern for Bhutan’s financial sector, the rise in non-performing loans (NPLs). Certain sectors, like tourism, construction, and manufacturing, were hit hard by the global pandemic, and are struggling to recover, leading to a significant rise in loan defaults. …
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