BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

As climate change accelerates and temperatures in even the coldest corners of Bhutan rise, the isolated, snow-bound communities are faced with a growing sense of uncertainty. The highland communities starting with Laya and Lingzhi in the west to Merak and Sakteng in the east, climate change has impacted the lives indefinitely. While the effects of a warming world are often …

Pema Tshering, affectionately referred to as Pema Buddha, commands attention in the world of dance as an instructor, director, and choreographer at Gokab Studio. Renowned for his dynamic performances and groundbreaking choreography, he ignites stages worldwide with his passion and innovation, leaving audiences spellbound. Beyond his role as a mentor and educator, Pema’s creative journey extends to the domain of …

…𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 By Kezang Choden In recent years, online gaming has transformed from a casual hobby into a promising path for Bhutanese youth, offering both financial opportunities and personal growth. Spearheading this transformation is the Bhutan Mobile Gaming Association (BMGA), a dedicated organization helping young players turn their passion for gaming into a viable …

…𝑷𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑹𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏, 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 By Lhendup Wangmo Phekoma Primary School in Khebisa Gewog, Dagana Dzongkhag, has become the first school in the district to fully transition to digitalized classrooms. Thanks to a Nu. 0.89 million investment from the Gewog Administration, the school now boasts seven smart boards across classrooms from Pre-Primary …

As a committed supporter of the current government, I feel compelled to voice my disappointment over an issue impacting the everyday lives of countless Bhutanese citizens. The ESP loan program, designed to support Bhutanese businesses and aid economic growth, has instead become a significant source of frustration and disappointment. The lofty promises to empower small business owners, farmers, and entrepreneurs …