BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

By Sonam Choden The Film Association of Bhutan (FAB), with funding from the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) through the Economic Stimulus Programme, organized a comprehensive workshop aimed at promoting the use of the Dzongkha language and fostering the principles of Driglam Namzha within Bhutanese film industry. The workshop sought to equip filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals with the …

Bhutan, a country proud of its carbon-negative status, stands as a rare global beacon in combating climate change. Yet, ironically, it is facing severe repercussions from the very crisis it strives to mitigate. The glaciers that sustain the kingdom’s vital river systems are melting at an alarming rate, triggering cascading effects on both the environment and the people who rely …

Sherub Lhamo’s transformation from a reserved Thimphu native to a prominent actress is a testament to the power of following one’s dreams. Raised in Thimphu with roots in Tashigang, her early career began at the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry after studying at Madras University. Initially shy, Sherub’s growing confidence led her into the film industry. Captivated by the …

By Kezang Choden In a groundbreaking collaboration between the livestock, agriculture, and engineering sectors, local farmers in Yangnyer Gewog, Trashigang Dzongkhag, have breathed new life into Tshowoong Poktor Land. Initially managed by a local youth group under a Land Use Certificate (LUC) in 2018, the land had been abandoned after facing significant challenges, including water shortages, poor road access, and …

…𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒓-𝑩𝒖𝒍𝒊 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝑮𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒆𝒄𝒐-𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆. By Kezang Choden Zhemgang Dzongkhag is making significant strides in unlocking its eco-tourism potential through the revival of ancient trails, with a focus on the Kikhar-Buli and Trong-Gompong routes. This initiative, in collaboration with local government leaders and the community, …