Jomotsangkha Moves Away from Open Dumping with New Landfill
Jomotsangkha Dungkhag town in Samdrup Jongkhar is seeing cleaner surroundings after the opening of its first landfill at Jangsa. For years, waste was dumped in open pits or burned near…
OAG returns 111 cases over gaps in evidence and investigation
The Office of the Attorney General received more than 1,000 cases in the last fiscal year. But not all cases moved directly towards prosecution. According to the OAG’s Annual Report…
New landfill brings cleaner waste management to Jomotsangkha
For years, waste from Jomotsangkha Dungkhag town in Samdrup Jongkhar was dumped in open pits, creating an eyesore, foul smells and environmental concerns. But more than a month after the…
Preparing Bhutan’s digital defenders for what comes next
As cybersecurity threats become harder to detect and prevent, Bhutan is focusing on a less visible but critical line of defence: people with the skills to secure the country’s digital…
Bhutan Allows Marriage Between Citizens and Foreigners
Bhutanese law allows citizens to marry foreigners, provided both parties freely consent and comply with the country’s marriage regulations. Under the Marriage Bill, marriage is permitted regardless of religion, sex,…
Bjabchho community builds Nu 40 M temple to replace ageing structure
A three-storey temple taking shape in Chhukha’s Bjabchho Gewog is the result of a community effort involving hundreds of households and more than Nu 40 M in investment. With construction…
Bjabchho’s Nu 40 M Temple Nears Completion
A new three-storey community temple in Bjabchho Gewog, Chhukha, is nearing completion after a community-led investment of more than Nu 40 million. Around 90 per cent of the construction has…
The Spiritual Meaning Behind Bhutan’s Prayer Wheels
Prayer wheels remain a familiar sight across Bhutan, where people of all ages spin them as part of Buddhist religious practice. The tradition is believed to have originated in Tibet…
Zhey: Bhutan’s Traditional Dance of Rhythm and Heritage
Zhey, meaning “dance”, is one of Bhutan’s traditional folk dances, combining rhythmic singing with energetic movements. Performed exclusively by men, the dance features a fixed number of steps, each carrying…
Online harassment allegations raise concerns over children’s safety on social media
As more young people spend their time on social media, so too have concerns grown about their safety online- about who can reach them and how. A recent case has…