BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

Bhutan is increasingly targeted by growing narcotics trafficking networks, particularly heroin and brown sugar. The Royal Bhutan Police has reported 20 drug trafficking cases this year alone, signaling a troubling surge in narcotics entering the country. Bhutan’s position as a transit point for international drug syndicates is a serious concern, and the question is: how do we prevent this crisis …

Jigdrel Wangchuk serves as the head coach of both baseball and softball in the country. His journey into coaching began when baseball was first introduced in Bhutan. He talks about the Bhutan Baseball and Softball Association numerous challenges, including limited resources, lack of proper training facilities, and the need to raise awareness and interest in a sport that is still …

Choyang Phuntsho is a rising star in the world of entertainment, consistently capturing the attention and admiration of audiences with her mesmerizing performances and undeniable charm. Her presence on screen is nothing short of magnetic, drawing viewers into the stories she helps bring to life. Beyond her talent, Phuntsho has become a cultural ambassador of sorts, using her roles to …

…𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒗𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒈𝒂𝒑𝒔 By Lhendup Wangmo Edith Cowan University (ECU) has reinforced its commitment to supporting Bhutan’s educational and professional development with the introduction of the Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck Scholarship. Established in partnership with RENEW (Respect, Educate, Nurture, and Empower Women) and ECU’s School of …

By Kinzang Lhamo A once-abandoned family home in Shabra, eight kilometers from Tashiyangtse town, is being revitalized into an art retreat, offering young people a platform for creative expression. The initiative, led by Tshewang Rinzin, aims to create an “art valley” where artists, photographers, and nature lovers can find inspiration and hone their skills. Built nearly 30 years ago by …