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The government has announced that most of us are deeply, extensively, and narrowly happy, based on a GNH survey. This begs contemplation, given that public discourse and the current mood in some sections of Bhutanese society seems to convey more complaints than appreciation. 

Poor water-rich Bhutan

The past few weeks have been challenging for the capital’s residents....

Need to look for sustainable solutions

Bhutan, a country known for its breathtaking natural beauty and lush...

Are we happier?

The latest survey on Gross National Happiness reveals that we are...

Looking at our needs

We have not heard much about the proposed civil service salary...

Bhutan’s education system in great peril?

Bhutan's school system has long been beset by a teacher shortage....

Breaking the cycle of period poverty: a need for all-out intervention

Access to menstruation products and sanitary facilities remains a critical concern...

Smarter than systems

Suppliers or bidders are smelling something fishy in the government’s electronic...

Opening access to information: nurturing informed and constructive democracy

In a world where information is power, access to information plays...

Will a pay raise entice civil servants to stay?

The tone of the summer session of Parliament is already set....

Perils of Fake News

In an era dominated by information overload and instant communication, the...

Addressing teacher shortage and ensuring quality education

The worrying departure of teachers from the field seems to have...

All that visa grant notice is untrue

“I have no one to play with. All my friends have gone to Australia!”  A...

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