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Upasana Dahal is a passionate Bhutanese photographer and a film maker whose unwavering dedication, artistic vision, and compassionate approach to storytelling have made her a revered figure in the global creative community. Through her lens, she captures the essence of societies, shares their stories, and inspires audiences around the world. Q. If you could tell us about your place of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed unprecedented challenges upon countries worldwide, testing their resilience and economic prowess. While many nations have undertaken bold initiatives to revamp and reinvigorate their economies, Bhutan seems to have lagged behind in its efforts. As the private sector struggles due to a lack of funds and financial institutions tighten their lending, the government must recognize the …

In recent times, Bhutanese consumers have displayed a commendable shift towards locally produced vegetables and fruits due to their organic and chemical-free nature. This shift reflects a growing awareness among citizens about the benefits of consuming fresh and healthy food. However, despite the surge in demand for these products, the prices remain exorbitant, mainly due to the challenges posed by …

…𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔 Phurpa WangmoTaking a bold step towards tackling mental health challenges and preventing suicide, The PEMA has initiated a comprehensive and multi-sectorial approach. Collaborating with relevant organizations such as education, health, civil society groups, communities, and social services. The PEMA is working to promote protective factors …

…𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒅 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉, 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 Sonam DekiIn the face of increased vegetable prices, Bhutanese consumers are demonstrating support for locally grown produce, citing its chemical-free nature and numerous benefits. Despite challenges posed by weather fluctuations and supply chain disruptions, customers continue to prioritize fresh and sustainable options, benefiting both farmers and the …