BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

The Gyalsung program, initiated under the visionary leadership of His Majesty The King, represents a transformative milestone in Bhutan’s journey towards national unity, discipline, and a prosperous future. The success of the first cohort of Gyalsups has set a commendable precedent, earning praise from His Majesty and admiration from citizens across the nation. As we celebrate their achievements, it is …

By Lalit Gurung Gender-based violence within Bhutan’s Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community is a critical issue that has often been overlooked. According to Pride Bhutan, an LGBTQ+ organization, among the 353 registered members, 11 percent reported experiencing bullying, 38 percent faced stigma, 36 percent encountered discrimination, and 8 percent had been subjected to some form of violence. …

By Bikash Mishra Rinzin Norbu, a 23-year-old para-athlete, is redefining the limits of possibility as a national table tennis player and an advocate for inclusion and resilience in Bhutan. With pride, he identifies as both a sportsperson under the Bhutan Table Tennis Federation and a recent graduate of Royal Thimphu College, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce in …

By Tshering Yangden A three-day oyster mushroom cultivation training was recently held in Gomdar Gewog, Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag. Organized by the Barzor Vegetable Group of Bazor Village in collaboration with Samsara Farming, the training aimed to equip local farmers with the skills needed to venture into sustainable farming practices. Despite financial constraints, the Barzor Vegetable Group independently organized and funded the …

…𝑩𝒖𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅-𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅, 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 By Bikash MishraThe lifting of the vehicle import moratorium about four months ago by the government has sent ripples through the automobile market, with significant economic implications for both consumers and industry stakeholders. The resumption of vehicle imports has sparked renewed interest among buyers, but also led …