Overloading our infrastructure
June 28th, 2023
Even as officials investigate what caused the recently reassembled Kuri-Gongri confluence bridge to collapse, all fingers are pointing at an issue that we knew, but have blatantly ignored. Although reports were not made public, the same bridge collapsed in May because the truck crossing was carrying 10 metric tonnes (MT) over the carrying capacity of the bridge, 24MT.
Unforgettable month of sporting triumph
June 26th, 2023
In the land of the Thunder Dragon, the spirits are high,...
What about the rest of us?
June 24th, 2023
The wait is almost over for the most generous salary revisions....
Quality will find markets
June 23rd, 2023
Even as people’s elected representatives question the government on strategies and...
Addressing the challenges of import dependency
June 22nd, 2023
Bhutan's pursuit of self-sufficiency has been a long-standing national dream, deeply...
Closing down SoEs
June 21st, 2023
State-owned enterprises (SoEs) are once again under the radar of the...
Street hawking: Seeking practical solutions
June 19th, 2023
Despite the government's previous ban on street hawking, the problem persists,...
Sending dollars home
June 17th, 2023
If non-resident Bhutanese have or want to send money home, they...
Feeling the heat
June 16th, 2023
Much to the relief of parched Bhutan, the hydrology and meteorology...
Embracing the gift: A glorious future for Bhutan
June 15th, 2023
In a world often filled with uncertainty and turmoil, Bhutan, the...