Tell us like it is
March 18th, 2019
Free nutritious lunch programme in all Bhutanese schools is still a far cry from reality. So, when the government declared last week that this pledge on foot of World Food Programme’s departure from the country had been achieved, the news was received with more than mere disbelief. Why the government found it necessary to whitewash […]
Recognition for humanising development
March 16th, 2019
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) honoured his Majesty The Druk...
Human development: Looking ahead
March 15th, 2019
While some might argue that 10 years is too short a...
Rethinking development
March 14th, 2019
As planners, policy makers and development partners meet in the capital...
Need to build safety-first culture
March 13th, 2019
We are repeatedly reminded of the lack of safety standards at...
Will the bark lead to bite?
March 12th, 2019
There is a new idea to solve the ever-increasing stray dog...
Violence against women
March 11th, 2019
The International Women’s Day is observed to celebrate women’s social, economic,...
The first 120 days
March 9th, 2019
The government has completed 120 days in office. While attending a...
Stealing flowers, not just a crime
March 7th, 2019
Bhutan is known for taking care of the environment. Bhutanese are...
We can’t afford to not be part
March 6th, 2019
The government is planning an all-party meeting to make governance inclusive....
In the divine power we trust
March 5th, 2019
Construction experts or hydropower gurus might find it strange, even funny,...
On the “Learn and Earn” programme again
March 4th, 2019
Notwithstanding the controversies surrounding the now infamous Learn and Earn programme,...