For a more healthy and resilient society
December 8th, 2023
Stroke, often referred to as a brain attack, has emerged as a critical health concern in Bhutan, ranking as the third leading cause of death. The gravity of the situation is underscored by alarming statistics from the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, revealing a total of 876 stroke patients recorded from 2021 to October 2023. This concerning trend manifests in a steady increase, with 316 cases reported in 2021 and 332 in 2022.
The well-coordinated coordinators
December 7th, 2023
Like in every election so far, who wins or loses is...
Food self-sufficiency amidst changing agricultural landscape
December 6th, 2023
Farmers in Zhemgang’s major maize-growing areas, usually by this time, would...
Bhutan’s carbon -neutral legacy echoes globally
December 5th, 2023
Bhutan has long been a beacon of environmental stewardship. The nation...
Bhutan calls for urgent action on mountain ecosystems
December 4th, 2023
As Bhutan took center stage at the COP28 in Dubai, UAE,...
Decisive moments post primary
December 2nd, 2023
As we wrap up our primary election, the political landscape is...
Overwhelming and surprising
December 1st, 2023
The People’s Democratic Party’s triumph in winning 39 of the 47...
Should we do away with postal ballots?
November 30th, 2023
Even as election officials start opening postal ballots (Envelope A), they...
The evolving role of counselling
November 29th, 2023
In a school principal's office in Thimphu not long ago, a...
As we head to the polls
November 28th, 2023
By evening today, thousands of Bhutanese would have reached their homes...
For a fair and democratic process
November 27th, 2023
As our democratic journey progresses, the principles that underpin a fair...
SOS for the private sector
November 25th, 2023
The pledges and debates among representatives of the five parties in...
After the debates
November 24th, 2023
The debate among the vice presidents brings down the curtain to...