Opinions

With authoritarianism and proto-fascism on the rise in so many corners of the world, it is heartening to see a country where citizens are still deeply committed to democratic principles. And now its people are in the midst of trying to redefine their politics for the twenty-first century. Over the …

Just as he had entered Bhutan on Losar in February 1997, he exited the hydropower sector in Bhutan without fanfare. Hemmed in within a tight schedule, Mr R N Khazanchi handed over charges of the posts of Managing Director of both PHPA I and PHPA II on April 30, 2018. …

Why promoting good hand hygiene will increase the safety and quality of health care for all  Good hand hygiene is the cornerstone of safe and effective health care. Just 20-30 seconds of washing with an alcohol-based product, or 30-40 seconds with soap and water, will help anyone in a health …

Bhutan Education Blueprint is a mother of educational policy document that aspires to elevate the standards of Bhutanese Education System in ten-year from 2014 onwards. Eight shifts, 40 game-changing initiatives, and three waves drive the elevation. The eight shifts comprise overarching areas of elevation: (1) enhancing equity to education, (2) …

Few months ago, I chanced upon a Facebook post addressed to the PM from our young overseas workers in Japan. The letter mainly sheds light on their struggles and aspirations of the so-called developed country. It also remarks on the challenges of having to keep up with the exorbitant living …

Bhutan has made impressive progress within the last couple of decades in all spheres of development. We now have a fairly extensive road network; electricity supply has reached all nooks and corners of the country; there is adequate coverage of health and education facilities; we have our own airline including …

This May 2nd, I chose to review a book that I respect and have read twice. It reminds me of my parents, teachers, lecturers and students from whom I have learnt to live and be a good human being. It made me come an inch closer to understanding the meaning …

While high-level diplomacy between Bhutan and Japan is the talk of the town, less frequently highlighted is the one at the private level. Every year, more than 20 high school and college students from Bhutan, together with participants from the other SAARC member countries, are invited to a 10-day cultural …

The National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) expresses deep concern on the recent occurrences on the protection issues related to women and children in the country. This calls for strengthened protection services and strong collaboration amongst the concerned agencies and the acceptance of responsibilities by every individual. With the …

According to the latest estimate, there are still nearly half a billion hungry and undernourished people living in this vast region of Asia and the Pacific. Some 490 million people, each one lacking in the daily nutrients she or he needs to lead a healthy and productive life. This region …

It was a mix feeling of hesitance and excitement when the people of Bhutan went to the polls for the first time in 2008. A lot has been said about this globally unprecedented privilege (with responsibility) bestowed upon its people from no other than their throne in the Kingdom of …

We have in the country a timber reserve or growing stock of 1001 million m³ according to the National Forest Inventory 2016. The reserve was 529 million m³ in 1981. The national forest added net 472 million m³ of wood over the 35-year period. The wood volume grew at an …

Bangkok — Bhutan might not yet be included when shaping a list of major influencers in the area of fintech.  Giant neighbours China and India are more likely to come to mind. But across Asia, in nations large and small, the benefits of addressing the digital divide and of harnessing …