In Bhutan, the world’s rarest heron is on the brink of extinction

With as few as 50 of the species left on Earth, their continued decline is alarming.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Aug 06, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Why Bhutan is seeing more natural disasters

Experts say that the government needs to listen to science and rise to the challenge.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jul 22, 2021 · 11:30 pm

As mining booms in Bhutan, environmental damage and allegations of corruption are rampant

The kingdom’s mineral extraction activities have long been embroiled in controversies and criticised for putting corporate interests before people and nature.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jul 04, 2021 · 05:30 pm

In photos: How Bhutan’s flourishing hydropower is damaging homes across the country

Rural communities have found cracks developing in their homes with the continuous blasting for construction.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Dec 11, 2020 · 07:30 pm

Photos: In rapidly urbanising Bhutan, abandoned houses haunt villages

A lot of rural land in Bhutan is unsuitable for agriculture. What crops farmers are able to grow are often pillaged by animals.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Sep 25, 2020 · 07:30 pm

Bhutanese youth studying in Darjeeling are home safe, but their worries are far from over

The hill district is a popular education choice for young boys and girls from Bhutan, but will the ongoing unrest change all that?

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jul 09, 2017 · 07:30 am

The use of masks in film ‘Hema Hema’ earns acclaimed director Khyentse Norbu a ban

The Bhutanese censor board has declared that the movie by the filmmaker of ‘The Cup’ offends religious sentiments.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Feb 06, 2017 · 12:00 pm

The eye-watering story of why Bhutan lost its appetite after a ban on Indian chillies

No dish in the Himalayan kingdom is cooked without a generous helping of hot peppers. When their import was embargoed, the nation felt the heat.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jan 06, 2017 · 07:00 am

In neighbouring Bhutan, India's demonetisation finds new victims

The Indian rupee accounts for 30% of Bhutan’s international exchange reserves.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Dec 11, 2016 · 07:30 pm

How Bhutan got two-thirds of its population to use hygienic toilets

This World Toilet Day, the country showcased its strategy of convincing people of the need of improved sanitation facilities, going beyond merely basic toilets.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Nov 24, 2016 · 11:30 pm

Why plan to boost road links with Bangladesh, Nepal and India has met with resistance in Bhutan

A motor vehicle agreement between these countries was ratified by Bhutan's ongoing parliament session, but there much opposition

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jul 06, 2016 · 07:30 pm

How Bhutan is working to save the golden mahaseer

As hydroelectric dams impact the migratory routes of the golden mahaseer, Bhutan looks to protect the iconic fish.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jun 04, 2016 · 08:30 pm