The weather and us

Not long ago, this could pass as a village joke at this time of the year when farmers are, what they say, reaping gold by the handful (harvesting paddy). Without means to forecast the weather and relying on the village tsip, farmers would plan the harvest, which on average would take about a week, risking getting soaked in the retreating monsoon rain.

Setting our priorities

The good news is that the world’s largest sporting event is...

Dream Australia

The news that the government will explore all possible ways to...

As challenging as the terrains

Laya received its first snowfall on Thursday evening. Unlike those who...

Waste and tourism

Waste collection is a problem in Bhutan. Even with constant support...

Bhutan’s plea and pride

As the Snowman Race ended with the runners hitting the finish...

At the cost of the people

Of late, Bhutanese contractors, trying to shed off the burden of...

For our culture

Ura village in Bumthang, like many of our highland communities not...

For sustainable food production

As Bhutan observed World Food Day coinciding with the 77th anniversary of...

What growth?

Will there be a global economic recession? How will it impact...

Run for Bhutan and climate change

The Snowman Race has started. This is Bhutan’s best advertisement; this...

Need to bolster disaster management?

Being on the high mountains of the Himalayas, disaster management should...

Capping the hospitality and entertainment budget

The government is in a cost-cutting mode. All efforts are to...

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