Increase local rice production
July 12th, 2017
The news that Food Corporation Bhutan (FCB) will continue to buy local rice despite poor marketability is welcome. It perhaps is the only way to encourage farmers to continue growing local rice and thereby increasing rice production in the country. Already, the Cabinet has instructed FCB to procure paddy from Wangdue, Punakha, Tsirang, Sarpang, and Samdrupjongkhar.
The agriculture crisis
July 10th, 2017
Rapid urbanisation and ever-increasing demand for infrastructure development is pushing agriculture...
Teacher attrition a national concern
July 8th, 2017
At least one teacher abandons the profession in Bhutan everyday.
Ban has not worked. Now what?
July 5th, 2017
World Health Organisation’s South-East Asia report on mental health status of...
The unemployment business
July 4th, 2017
Something is not happening right in the employment sector. Or should...
Water scarcity in water rich Bhutan
July 3rd, 2017
Water shortage in a mountain country like Bhutan, blessed with abundant...
Engage our youth productively
June 29th, 2017
It’s a long break for students who are done with their...
When can we name and shame?
June 28th, 2017
The clarity from the judiciary on naming and shaming suspects is...