An art born behind bars
Lobzang Nima discovered art while serving a prison sentence, a period he describes as one of the hardest times of his life. For him, a yak skull is more than what remains of an…
Bhutan
Bhutan farmers race against time as water shortages delay paddy transplantation
The delayed monsoon and declining irrigation sources have disrupted the paddy calendar in several parts of the country, leaving farmers uncertain about whether they can complete…
Bhutan loses 27 glaciers in nine years as warming shrinks ice cover
For communities living downstream, melting ice raises questions beyond environmental concerns – including safety, water security, and livelihoods.
Daily milk run connects Bhutanese farms to Indian households
For many residents of Dadgari, a small town in India bordering Bhutan, the milk van has become part of their morning ritual.
Women turn abandoned school into farming project in Bhutan
What was once an abandoned institution is slowly becoming a community-led farming project built on hope, survival, and rural resilience.
Bhutan’s agriculture minister outlines support measures for pig farmers
The government has initiated measures to address growing concerns in the piggery sector amid reports of market distortions, rising pork prices, and accessibility challenges.
Poultry mismanagement fuels egg crisis in Bhutan
As losses mounted, many poultry farmers either reduced production or temporarily exited the sector.
Hip-hop’s rise in Bhutan fuels debate over lyrics and cultural influence
For many young listeners, rap has become a powerful medium for self-expression. For others, however, the genre's use of explicit language and references to violence raises…
Aviation, telecom duopolies weigh on Bhutan’s economy
Experts warn that the structural duopoly poses risks for investors and consumers, as two-player control slows the sectors Bhutan is trying to expand, with the economy paying more…
Hailstorm damages crops and property in Bhutan
The hailstones, varying in size from marbles to tennis balls and, in some places, to cricket balls, caused widespread but uneven destruction.
