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Editorial-Securing the Countryโ€™s Workforce with Hope Amid Uncertainty

When the nation is marked by a delicate balance between hope and uncertainty, the issue of job security weighs heavily on the minds of many. With fluctuating unemployment rates and a significant portion of the population seeking opportunities abroad, the quest for stability within the workforce becomes increasingly pressing. At the heart of this debate lies the plight of contract …

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๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐‘๐ˆ๐€๐‹- ๐‰๐ƒ๐–๐๐‘๐‡ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐‚๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐’๐ฐ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ญ ๐‘๐ž๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ

In Bhutan, where the pursuit of happiness intertwines with daily life, a disconcerting revelation has come to light, casting a shadow on an essential aspect of well-being-healthcare. The recent expose on the challenges faced by the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) serves as a poignant reminder that the healthcare system in the country is in dire need of …

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๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ- ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก๐ฎโ€™๐ฌ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐๐ž: ๐€ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ค๐ฒ ๐”๐ซ๐›๐š๐ง ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐š๐ซ๐ข ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ

In the heart of Thimphu, Bhutanโ€™s vibrant capital, a disconcerting trend has taken root – stray cattle and horses leisurely strolling through the cityโ€™s bustling streets. While this spectacle may seem charming, evoking nostalgia for simpler times, the repercussions are extensive and pose significant dangers to both the wandering animals and the cityโ€™s inhabitants. Thimphu, celebrated for its picturesque landscapes …

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Editorial-The Interplay of Convenience and Illegality

โ€ฆ๐‘ผ๐’๐’“๐’‚๐’—๐’†๐’๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’“๐’Š๐’”๐’Œ๐’”- ๐’‰๐’๐’˜ ๐’Š๐’๐’๐’Š๐’„๐’Š๐’• ๐’‡๐’Š๐’๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐’‡๐’๐’๐’˜๐’” ๐’•๐’‰๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’ ๐’„๐’“๐’๐’”๐’”-๐’ƒ๐’๐’“๐’…๐’†๐’“ ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’”๐’‘๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’”๐’•๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’š In the interconnected economies of Phuentsholing and Jaigaon, a complex web of monetary exchanges has emerged, blurring the lines between convenience and illegality. The rise of โ€˜Mule Accountsโ€™ and โ€˜Money Mulesโ€™ highlights the shadowy underbelly of this intricate financial ecosystem, posing significant threats to the integrity of both …

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EDITORIAL-Embrace Gyalsung, Countryโ€™s Call for a Resilient Tomorrow

๐‘จ๐’๐’”๐’˜๐’†๐’“ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ต๐’๐’ƒ๐’๐’† ๐‘บ๐’–๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’๐’๐’”: ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ฎ๐’š๐’‚๐’๐’”๐’–๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ป๐’๐’…๐’‚๐’š ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ญ๐’๐’“๐’ˆ๐’† ๐’‚ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’“๐’๐’๐’ˆ๐’†๐’“, ๐‘ด๐’๐’“๐’† ๐‘ผ๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’†๐’… ๐‘ฉ๐’‰๐’–๐’•๐’‚๐’๐’†๐’”๐’† ๐‘ป๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’“๐’๐’˜ In a momentous stride towards fostering a united and resilient generation, Bhutan is gearing up for the initiation of the Gyalsung Program in September 2024. Gyalsung, meaning โ€œservice to the nation,โ€ encapsulates a noble intention envisioned by His Majesty The King during the Royal Address …

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Editorial- Upholding Safety Standards and Learning from Tragic Helicopter Crash

The recent release of the final accident investigation report on the helicopter crash in the country has brought to light critical lapses in safety protocols that demand immediate attention and stringent rectification. The findings underscore not only the tragic loss of lives but also the imperative for rigorous adherence to international safety standards in aviation operations. The incident, which claimed …

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EDITORIAL-City Bus Priority Lane Implementation and the Path to Nationwide Adoption

Thimphu Thromde has introduced the City Bus Priority Lane, signaling a notable step toward reshaping urban mobility, addressing traffic congestion, and promoting sustainable transportation. While the objective of this innovative project is commendable, a critical analysis reveals both successes and areas for improvement that can serve as a blueprint for replication in other urban areas across the country. The primary …

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Editorial-Steering Bhutanโ€™s Future- Mandates for the New Government and the Vital Role of the Opposition

In the aftermath of the Peopleโ€™s Democratic Partyโ€™s (PDP) triumph in the National Assembly Elections 2023-2024, it is not just a victory for a political party but also a collective responsibility bestowed upon the PDP to shape Bhutanโ€™s destiny. Simultaneously, the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) assumes a crucial role as the opposition, ensuring a dynamic and accountable democratic landscape. Central …

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EDITORIAL-A Collective Responsibility to Breathe Life into the Dying Bhutanese culture and tradition

The echoes of Bhutanese tradition are now facing the challenges of modernity. The once-cherished tradition of โ€˜Lolay,โ€™ a cultural celebration steeped in Bhutanese identity, finds itself at a crossroads as changing times pose threats of waning. This age-old practice, a thread weaving through the cultural tapestry of the society and country, must not be allowed to fade away. It is …

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