The use of agricultural machinery has transformed traditional farming. In Bhutan, where farmers work on steep terrains and fragile ecosystems, using safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly machines is important. To support this, Bhutan is hosting a three-day annual meeting of the Asian and Pacific Network for Testing of Agricultural Machinery or ANTAM, for the first […]
Read MoreThimphu: Amid the towering Himalayas and cascades of fluttering prayer flags, Bhutan turned into a radiant sanctuary of devotion as thousands gathered for the Global Peace Prayer Festival, one of the most spiritually defining moments for the Buddhist world. Central to this year’s festival was the Kalachakra empowerment ceremony, a powerful and ancient Buddhist ritual […]
Read MoreBhutan, the tiny kingdom that introduced Gross National Happiness to the world, has a problem: young people are leaving the country in record numbers. The country boasts free health care, free education, a rising life expectancy and an economy that’s grown over the last 30 years — still, people are leaving. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay […]
Read MorePrime Minister Tshering Tobgay Unveils New Forum of Carbon-Negative Countries, Aims for Global Cooperation on Emission Reduction with Support from SACCJF By Masum Billah, Baku (Azarbaizan), 13 November In a significant move to combat climate change, four carbon-negative countries—Bhutan, Madagascar, Panama, and Suriname—have united to form the “G Zero” Forum, a new coalition aimed at advancing […]
Read MoreIn a world sometimes clouded by cynicism, Bhutan stands out as a beacon of honesty and integrity. Recent incidents in the small Himalayan kingdom highlight the exceptional moral compass of its people. On April 30th, Rinchen Namgay, a lecturer at Lekshey Jungney Shedra in Punakha, along with his mother, Aum Wangmo, stumbled upon a black […]
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