When Bhutan embarked on democracy, the international media posed a common question“Has Bhutanese media played a significant role in preparing Bhutan for its transition to democracy?” The general answer was that perhaps media could have done more to prepare citizens for the historic shift. Political change was already underway, with local government structures instituted in […]

The nomads in the eastern Bhutan known as Brokpas are yet to be struck by the chord of modernization. They practice the ancient trade in this modern world. Phuntsho, a nomad from the remote community of Merak has brought with him to Khardung in Radhi, Trashigang, the remains of what he just bartered with people […]

The earlier national flag rules and regulations of 1972 proved to be inadequate The national flag bill was introduced yesterday in the national council (NC), to be tabled for discussion on January 12 by members of the upper house. The NC, in its last session, resolved to draft a national flag bill, following support from […]

The National Council today discussed the Bhutan Institute of Medical Sciences Bill. Introducing the bill, the Health Minister said the establishment of a medical institute in the country will enable the government to provide adequate number of doctors in all the districts. In the 10th Five Year Plan, the health ministry planned to provide three doctors […]