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Towards the end of January, Bhutan witnessed an extraordinary event. It hosted its largest ever international concert by world-famous singer Ed Sheeran. Behind the success of this major event also lies several unknown stories of triumph one of which is Tix.bt, an online booking platform. In this story, we look at how a group of college students developed the platform...

While the country has gender-neutral policies, barriers to women leadership persist due to weak enforcement of the laws and limited awareness of gender equality. This was highlighted in a report by the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which reflects on women’s presence and leadership in public institutions in Bhutan, Laos, Mauritius and Senegal. The report found that...

In Samdrup Jongkhar, farmers of Shokshi Chiwog rely primarily on livestock rearing. They produce over 300 litres of milk daily. In addition to raising cattle, they cultivate cash crops and vegetables. However, the lack of proper road connectivity has made transporting their produce to the market a challenge. Shokshi Chiwog is divided into two areas, the settlement is located in...

Nganglam in Pema Gatshel has become a gateway to five eastern districts, following the connection of the Nganglam-Gyalposhing highway. Today, most travellers, including EV taxis, prefer to travel through Nganglam due to the shorter route. However, the challenge that EV taxi drivers face is the lack of a quick charging station in the town, which forces them to take unplanned...