BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

Art serves as a conduit for conveying thoughts and emotions through tangible mediums such as painting, sculpture, film, and various other creative forms. Lhachu Dema, a talented painter who passionately expresses her inner thoughts and emotions on canvas for the world to see. She has participated in various competitions, both nationally and internationally, and some of her pieces have been …

…𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚’𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒎𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 By Ngawang Jampel Substance Use Disorder (SUD) casts pervasive shadows globally, affecting individuals, families, and communities. In this darkness, Bhim Raj’s narrative epitomizes the arduous battle against addiction, illustrating the challenges faced by those grappling with Substance Use Disorder. Despite his initial attempts to resist temptation, he ultimately succumbed, …

In the landscape of journalism, there are moments that transcend mere reporting to symbolize a profound shift in the landscape of press freedom. The recent event in Bhutan, where all media houses were granted access to cover the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India in the presence of the King, stands as a beacon of such a transformative moment. …

…𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔, 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊-𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Ngawang Jamphel Residents of Khamoedthang Chiwog, nestled within Phuntshothang Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar, persist in voicing their dissatisfaction regarding the dire state of their road, despite ongoing maintenance endeavors. The road, stretching approximately 7 kilometers from the Nyera Ama river bridge to the Chiwog’s terminus, …

The diplomatic relationship between India and Bhutan has evolved significantly since its inception in 1968, marked by a series of noteworthy achievements and a profound spirit of friendship and cooperation. Central to this enduring bond is the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, initially signed in 1949 and reaffirmed during the historic visit of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in …