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Tuesday March 19 2024

Land price soars in Sarpang

Sarpang—The prospects offered by the Special Administrative Region (SAR) in Sarpang has driven the land price even with a moratorium on the sale and purchase of land.

Vehicle import ban saves Nu 5.3 Billion

The ban on importing vehicles could have helped Bhutan save Nu...

Phajo Nidup’s cases reveal lapses in relevant agencies

While reviewing Phajo Nidup’s situation, the Special Bench also noticed problems...

Druk GPS, a technology to save lives and reduce time and cost

Numerous accidents in the country point to the challenge of locating...

Editorial

Our Mindfulness City dream

In Bhutan’s pursuit of progress and prosperity, the concept of a Mindfulness City in Gelephu has emerged as a topic of fervent discussion and contemplation. The notion of a city dedicated to mindfulness evokes a sense of novelty and promise, particularly among the younger generation.

Another milestone

The visit of Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to India ...

Fortifying bilateral ties

The recent meeting between Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of...


Features

Jongthang: Gateway to rural Bhutan

Step into the Jongthang village, tucked away in the remote corners of Nubi Gewog in Trongsa.

Here, amidst rustic charm, you’ll find the only homestay welcoming travellers from afar.

Located just a scenic two-hour drive from Trongsa Dzong, this hidden gem offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic culture and tranquillity of rural Bhutan.

Lumang embraces local mustard oil

Zheyjeymo, who is 50 years old, used to rely...

B-Pop revolution bridging tradition with modernity

In the early 2000s and 2010s, it was rare...

RSPN conducts annual WBH population survey

March 4, 6:00am: Sonam Tshering steps out into the...

Sports

Women’s football prepare for clash against Hong Kong

Bhutanese football fans are feeling hopeful about the women’s team. They believe they’ll play as strong as the men’s team did in their last games against Hong Kong, China. Last October, the men’s team won 2-0 against Hong Kong, impressing everyone.

Wangchuck Gyalo claims victory even after five-point deduction

Wangchuck Gyalo emerged victorious in the 2024 Mewang Gyalsey...

Bhutan’s debut match vs. Central African Republic in FIFA World Series

The senior national men’s football team is gearing up...

Top Snowman racers win 2024 Bhutan International Marathon

Top-three runners of the 2022 Snowman Race,  Sangay and...

Business

Vehicle import ban saves Nu 5.3 Billion

The ban on importing vehicles could have helped Bhutan save Nu 5.3 billion in foreign reserves. This happened during the time when importing certain vehicles was not allowed, from August 2022 to December last year.

Bhutan’s economic growth could slow at 4 percent in this FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank says Bhutan’s economy will grow slower...

Import bill falls for first time after pandemic

Bhutan’s import bill last year saw a drop in...

Wood and wood-based products export to bring Nu 10B 

Bhutan, a forest-abundant country, aims to earn a revenue...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

What did Covid 19 pandemic teach you?  Please allow me to to share what it hopefully taught all of us. Universal consciousness: Covid 19 showed us our interdependence and interconnectedness in its most physical manifestation. An individual’s repeated action has a profound impact on the whole. We are as similar inside as we may appear […]

Ask Mr Bhutan

Why do most new year resolutions fail? 1. We...

Ask Mr Bhutan

Meditation has been painfully misunderstood by the world both...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

Safeguarding rights of affected communities in Hydropower Projects

In pursuit of Gross National Happiness, as mandated by...

Can we Curtail the Bhutanese Exodus for Higher Education to Dreamlands?

In recent years, there has been sudden euphoria for...

Sorry to say! But we probably need rest to restore Earth

Rest is the most uncomfortable act in today’s productivity-driven...

Crucial role of non-disclosure agreements

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) has emerged as a...

Why Druk Yul matters? A French perspective

Although Bhutan is the only country in South Asia...

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