Lunchuna: The urban village without a road
Lunchuna is perhaps the only village in Paro, Bhutan, that lacks basic amenities such as a motorable road and drainage system.
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Mental health a silent pandemic
Although Bhutan’s health system has come a long way over the years, there is much to be done, particularly in the areas concerning mental health.
Bhutan and India decide on more trade routes
This is expected to increase trade connectivity between the two countries.
The uncertain reopening of Bhutanese tourism
More than the number of international tourists visiting the country every year, the idea is to promote tourism in a sustainable manner to meet the needs of the present tourists…
Bhutan to integrate smooth transition strategy in next Plan for LDC graduation
Bhutan will graduate from UN’s list of least developed countries category in 2023, coinciding with the end of 12th FYP.
Clogged drains cause surface runoff in Thimpu market
The incessant rain for the past three days has not only damaged paddy fields and roads, but also caused damage in the capital city.
Violence against women and girls is endemic in Bhutan
Bhutan’s women and children are not safe -they are not safe at homes, at work and in schools. The recent report of a health technician sexually assaulting a patient…
China says India should have ‘learnt lessons’ from Doklam standoff
China contends that Doklam, a stretch of land between India, Bhutan and China, is Chinese territory and that its activities there are within its sovereign rights. China said that…