BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

By Sonam Yangzom In the serene Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, where spirituality and nature intertwine seamlessly, a paradoxical issue has taken root – Lungta, the fluttering prayer flags believed to carry blessings on the wind, have become agents of environmental degradation and destruction. As these sacred symbols of merit adorn every available surface, a 66-year-old retired civil servant named Sonam …

…YDFA’s vision for gender equality creates opportunities and life skills for young female athletes By Sonam Deki Young Dragons Football Academy (YDFA) is making remarkable treads towards gender inclusivity in sports. The academy now offers cost-free football coaching exclusively for girls, a commendable initiative that nurtures athletic skills and fosters empowerment within the realm of sports. This endeavor signifies a …

…𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔, 𝑷𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝑶𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒉𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒖 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 Sonam DekiIn a recent news development, pan shop proprietors in Phuentsholing and Thimphu have expressed growing apprehension over the encroachment of bars and restaurants into their longstanding product domain. The local pan shop owners are alarmed by the increasing …

…𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 Susmika SubbaFor years, a consistent power supply in Lhamoizingkha, Nichula, and Karmaling gewogs under Dagana Dzongkhag has been a source of frustration. However, despite some progress, these remote areas continue to struggle with inconsistent power supplies. Presently, the administrative jurisdiction of Nichula Gewog encompasses a total …

In 1974, Bhutan opened its doors to tourism, a significant milestone after centuries of isolation. As it embraced this new era, the government meticulously adopted a high-value, low-volume tourism policy. The intention was clear: to harness the benefits of tourism while shielding the nation from the potential detriments of mass influx. However, recent policy changes have ignited a debate on …