THE NATION

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Background and statistics A media outlet shares a report about an unnatural death in Thimphu raising public concern and debates. The probable cause of death is yet to be ascertained since it has not been unveiled by death investigators. Yet, the readers assume it to be hypothermia, prophesying the same …

In a tragic incident that occurred around 9 am on 10 February 2024, a man aged 42 was found dead at his residence inside the Rinchen Higher Secondary School compound. Upon receiving a medical emergency call from the deceased’s wife, the JDWNRH emergency team quickly responded and arrived at the …