Bhutan police to install AI-powered number plate recognition cameras to enhance public safety
According to the Royal Bhutan Police, the cameras will be linked to a central monitoring centre, allowing real-time data transmission and analysis.
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In a remote monastery in Bhutan, masked warriors resurrect an epic
The Gesar epic, a sprawling oral fresco on which the dance is rooted, orbits a divine paradox: a warrior-king born to conquer chaos yet embodying compassion.
Bhutan on US draft travel ban list, government requests review
A draft list circulating on social media and international news outlets suggests that Bhutan could face an entry ban or visa restrictions to the United States.
Bhutan rises to 18th spot of least corrupt countries in the world
The five least corrupt countries in the 2024 CPI are Denmark (90), Finland (88), Singapore (84), New Zealand (83), and Luxembourg (81). While Denmark and Finland retained their…
Reviving the craft of traditional Bhutanese boots
Known as ""tshoglam,"" these were a symbol of cultural and national identity. By the late 1990s, this age-old craft was gradually vanishing, but one man saw an opportunity in…
On vehicle taxes and alternatives: Kuensel
Banning import of vehicles is impossible. All the Bhutanese government can do is impose moratoriums on import of vehicles from time to time, and lift it at the “convenience”,…
Vehicle quota, not again!- Kuensel
The vehicle quota system, which allows MPs and civil servants to import vehicles at reduced cost, has morphed into a privilege that disproportionately benefits a small segment of…
First cohort of Bhutan’s Gyalsups completes training
His Majesty the King graced the ceremony in Khotokha, and addressed Gyalsups across all four academies. Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel…
A case for independent offices for lawmakers: Kuensel
As Bhutan matures as a democracy, ensuring that MPs have the tools and environments to perform their duties effectively is a natural step forward.
COP29 and small nations, an urgent call for action: Kuensel
Developed nations have long championed the cause of climate action in words, but their actions continue to fall alarmingly short. Their reluctance to shoulder the responsibilities…