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…𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝒛𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 By Tshering Yangden A Plumbing Skilling Program, funded by the Department of Governance and Local Planning (DGLP) under the Department of Local Governance and Development Management (DLGDM), has been launched to enhance vocational skills and empower rural communities in Bhutan. Targeting five Dzongkhags such as Mongar, Lhuentse, …

…𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑼𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒆𝒔 By Tshering Yangden Residents of Chamgang under Dagala gewog in Thimphu are facing mounting transportation challenges due to insufficient and unreliable bus services in their area. While commuters within the city enjoy access to regular city bus services, those residing in Chamgang often find themselves relying on taxis as an option that …

The recent debate in Bhutan’s Parliament about reinstating a previously disbanded vehicle quota system has reignited important questions about fairness, democracy, and accountability. While the discussion itself is critical for the nation’s future, what has raised concerns among citizens is the pattern of privilege and self-interest displayed by those in power. Many parliamentarians, who are already enjoying salaries, luxurious cars, …

By Lhendup Wangmo During the seventh sitting of Bhutan’s National Assembly, the Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) presented a crucial review report on Rural Credit Access, focusing on the financial needs of rural communities and the rising prices of goods. The report, delivered by Member of Parliament (MP) Tshewang Rinchen, chairperson of the committee, highlighted the challenges faced by rural sectors …

By Lalit Gurung Bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to commemorate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the National Disability Conference (NDC) this year took place in Thimphu. Organized by Ability Bhutan Society (ABS), the Bhutan Stroke Foundation (BSF), the Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan (DPO), the Phensem Parents Support Group, the Royal Society for Senior Citizens, …