BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

Tashi Gyeltshen’s cinematic journey began in 2005 during his high school days in Bhutan, where he first envisioned a future in filmmaking. However, financial constraints initially sidelined his aspirations, leading him to work in the health department to save up for essential filmmaking equipment. Piece by piece, he assembled what he needed and started creating short films, driven solely by …

By Lalit Gurung The Panbang Youth Cooperative (PYC) is making significant strides in Bhutan’s agricultural sector, not only by promoting sustainable farming but also by creating meaningful opportunities for youth and the community.The cooperative’s coffee nursery project has become a driving force in local agriculture, while providing young people with the skills and knowledge to lead the way toward both …

…𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 By Kezang Choden In the heart of Zhemgang Dzongkhag, the residents of Bjoka Gewog continue to uphold a centuries-old tradition of weaving bamboo and cane products, locally known as tsharzo. This art form, deeply embedded in their culture, has evolved from a simple domestic practice to a thriving source …

By Kezang Choden Joining the global community, Haa Dzongkhag administration organized International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Dzongda, sector heads, members of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), local government officials, Community-Based Support System (CBSS) members, and residents of Katsho Gewog attended this event, early this week. This event centered on the importance of addressing violence, themed; …

By Tshering Yangden The Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) presented the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of the State of Kuwait to the National Council for ratification during the sixth sitting. The agreement, initially ratified during the first session of the fourth Parliament of the National Assembly, underwent further review by the National …