Changangkha lhakhang – The light at the end of the tunnel
January 22nd, 2015
The popular pilgrim spot, plagued by poor infrastructure, will soon see much-needed improvements Heritage: Human faeces lie spread across the floor of the only toilet at Changangkha lhakhang. Visitors who use the toilet have to be careful about where they step. Visitors can also be seen walking away from the toilet, their noses wrinkled in […]
A malady called rural-urban migration
January 22nd, 2015
“If something is not done in the next 5-10 years, I...
Urban poor at higher risk to climate change
January 22nd, 2015
Conference: Rapid urbanisation could be a major hurdle in Bhutan’s attempt...
Inadequate fuel supply irks Dagana residents
January 21st, 2015
Fuel: Residents of Dagana are frustrated that they have to either...
Umsang – A village of yathra-weaving women
January 21st, 2015
A centre, first set up by YVIA, and later constructed by...
Govt’s indecision will cause irreparable damage: DPT
January 20th, 2015
English II: The opposition party says that the government’s decision to...
Wheelchair ramp to allow disabled to visit Memorial chorten
January 20th, 2015
YIDDD/BCMD: A ramp will be constructed to allow mobility-disabled individuals to...
BAFRA officials dispose seized goods
January 20th, 2015
Food: Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) officials in Wangdue,...
E-cars – Nobel laureate seeks action now
January 20th, 2015
here’s not much time, feels (Dr) Pachauri, to make the moves...
ESP has flopped, says opposition
January 20th, 2015
The figures are not encouraging: growth has plunged to a new...
A missed opportunity
January 19th, 2015
Garpang landowners throw a spanner in the planned transmission line works...
Transforming mountain forestry in the Hindu Kush Himalayas
January 19th, 2015
Bhutanese delegates will present the status of forest ecosystem service, human-wildlife...
Bhutanese film to screen at renowned Berlin film fest
January 19th, 2015
Films: A Bhutanese short film has been selected to be screened...