The loopholes should be plugged: Kuensel
Changes in policies may be well intended, but if foreign agents across the border are dominating the market, determining the rates that result in significant economic losses,…
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Hurdles along the electric road: Kuensel
Bhutan could lead in a big way in switching to clean energy in the transportation sector, if taken seriously. What is needed are bold decisions and infrastructure to make it…
The state of the media in Bhutan
The Bhutanese media’s problem is unique. It surrounds sustainability and access to information even with legislation in place. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan…
Strengthening Bhutan’s food security
Securing access to nutritious foods, especially in remote and rural regions, continues to be an ongoing struggle. Factors such as limited agricultural output, inadequate…
Detailed project reports for Bhutan-India railway projects
The two railway projects between Bhutan and India are from Gelephu to Kokrajhar, covering a distance of 60 kilometres, and from Samtse to Banarhat, which is between 15 and 18…
Bhutanese Sithar Lhamo, oldest weaver of Khoma
Sithar Lhamo, 89, continues her dedication to weaving in Lhuentse’s Khoma village, renowned for its Kishuthara. Commencing her weaving journey at the age of 13, Sithar now holds…
Bhutan’s parties contribute at least half a million in fines to ECB
A total of 32 individuals have been warned and fined by the Office of the Media Arbitrator of the Election Commission of Bhutan for violating social media regulations during the…
Bhutan’s teachers leave in droves, frustrates students
Between January and May this year, about 531 teachers have exited the profession. Of that, 416 teachers resigned voluntarily. That is on average more than 83 teachers resigning…
Sculpting a masterpiece
Artist Tshedar, 31, from Trongsa, is known for hyper-realistic sculptures of religious figures, with clay faces sporting sunspots and wrinkles.
Sculpting a masterpiece
Bhutan's Tshedar did not go to any courses to learn the basics of sculpturing and painting. But he has an eye for detail.