April of 1998

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Taktshang monastery seriously damanged by fire

Taktshang

Apr 24, 1998 3 mins read 363 views
The Lhops a journey through time

Ethnic Groups

Apr 17, 1998 7 mins read 398 views
Kereosene supply inadequate

Letters to the Editor

Apr 17, 1998 1 mins read 345 views
Identity crisis

Letters to the Editor

Apr 17, 1998 1 mins read 357 views
Towards a cleaner town

Letters to the Editor

Apr 17, 1998 1 mins read 378 views
Forest fires: a different perspective

Letters to the Editor

Apr 17, 1998 2 mins read 417 views
Who is eligible for transfer benefits ?

Letters to the Editor

Apr 17, 1998 1 mins read 409 views
An important decision

Editorial

Apr 17, 1998 2 mins read 0 views
Industries boost Samtse's revenue

Factories A-Z

Apr 17, 1998 3 mins read 329 views
PCAL profitable, hi-tech, and environmentally friendly<br>

Penden Cement Authority Ltd. (PCAL)

Apr 17, 1998 3 mins read 568 views
Developing the Pvt. Sector

Private Sector

Apr 17, 1998 1 mins read 393 views
His Majesty the King chairs Plan meeting in Samtse

SPEAKING to more than 4,000 representatives of the 16 geogs in Samtse dzongkhag on April 10, His Majesty the King emphasised the importance of...

Apr 18, 1998 15 mins read 334 views
GIS revised

Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICB)

Apr 17, 1998 0 mins read 411 views
Samtse asks for resettlement to be implemented

Resettlement/Rehabilitation

Apr 17, 1998 4 mins read 374 views
Man killed

Accident

Apr 17, 1998 0 mins read 0 views
Man arrested

Crime

Apr 17, 1998 0 mins read 430 views
Urban development

Urban Development

Apr 17, 1998 0 mins read 376 views
Paro Tshechu : a showcase of Bhutan's cultural splendour

Tshechu

Apr 10, 1998 4 mins read 373 views
Rural police to stem rural crime

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP)

Apr 10, 1998 1 mins read 355 views
Change: inevitable but difficult to manage<br>

SAARC Countries

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 375 views
Zhemgang schools to fight mal-nutrition<br>

Education- Schools

Apr 10, 1998 1 mins read 309 views
Health Day: giving motherhood its due

Health Activities

Apr 10, 1998 3 mins read 331 views
Educate more people on first aid

Letters to the Editor

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 382 views
The bane of living in Bhutanese towns

Letters to the Editor

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 353 views
Protecting property

Editorial

Apr 10, 1998 3 mins read 336 views
Experts contribute to college curriculum

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 352 views
Demonopolisation policy working

Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB)

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 375 views
Lottery blitz: will the bait work?

Lottery

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 345 views
Labour survey

Survey

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 0 views
Cement prices

Penden Cement Authority Ltd. (PCAL)

Apr 10, 1998 0 mins read 392 views
Bhutan and Thailand to expandcooperation in Health

Bhutan-Thailand

Apr 10, 1998 1 mins read 366 views
Video halls: yes or no

Bhutan - Trade

Apr 10, 1998 1 mins read 309 views
Subscribers must wait

Telecommunication Department

Apr 10, 1998 2 mins read 306 views
GSI team robbed

Terrorist

Apr 10, 1998 0 mins read 384 views
Diesel prices<br>

Bhutan Oil Distributor (BOD)

Apr 10, 1998 0 mins read 336 views
More tourists

Tourism

Apr 10, 1998 0 mins read 345 views
New Thrimpon

Judiciary

Apr 10, 1998 0 mins read 348 views
Rural-urban drift behind environmental problems

Urban Development

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 322 views
Locals litter more than tourists<br>

Tourism

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 313 views
Dog bites: a drain on hospital finance<br>

Health-Hospital/JDWNRH

Apr 03, 1998 2 mins read 351 views
BDFC starts credit scheme for the poor<br>

Bhutan Development Finance Corporation (BDFC)

Apr 03, 1998 2 mins read 329 views
More women forest guards

Forestry Institution

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 335 views
Courts computerised

Computer/Internet

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 457 views
Deceit leads to suicide<br>

Crime

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 363 views
We were misunderstood

Letters to the Editor

Apr 03, 1998 2 mins read 363 views
Mirror is, our judge

Letters to the Editor

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 342 views
Missing the big screen

Letters to the Editor

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 356 views
In 2o years...

Editorial

Apr 03, 1998 2 mins read 313 views
Rush for new RICB apartments

Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICB)

Apr 03, 1998 2 mins read 374 views
Thimphu takes up first aid lessons

International Committee Of Red Cross (ICRC)

Apr 03, 1998 1 mins read 351 views
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Tribute to His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo

Throughout history, the world has seen countless leaders, yet only a few have embodied the rare harmony of wisdom, compassion, and courage that defines true greatness. Bhutan is fortunate to have been blessed by such a leader in His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, a visionary Monarch whose reign ushered the nation into an era of peace, progress, and profound transforma

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King who sacrificed his youth to build a future for us

Among the many extraordinary acts of greatness that define the reign of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, what moves t...

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The Vajrayana King

As Bhutan reflects on its journey as the world’s last Vajrayana kingdom, it becomes ever more evident that the reign of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Dr...

Nov 11, 2025 2 mins read 1,540 views
His Majesty’s enduring legacy of environmental stewardship

Few nations have so deeply intertwined their national identity with environmental consciousness as Bhutan. At the heart...

Nov 11, 2025 6 mins read 1,038 views
Momentous News from Tashichodzong

It was a sunny afternoon in early January 2008, and moments earlier, the future had seemed set. I had finished a productive Skype meeting confirming our plans for the year ahead with my colleagues at the International T...

Nov 11, 2025 14 mins read 1,196 views
A Teacher recalls Drukgyal Zhipa’s educational legacy…

He presided over the largest classroom in the world - 38,394 square kilometres in size. His pupils numbered in excess of...

Nov 11, 2025 6 mins read 1,150 views
King who made culture Bhutan’s shield

It began with a kasho in 1985. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo expressed his concern thus: ‘Our people copy the culture of other countries despite the existence of our distinct culture and etiquette, which is better than any other cou...

Nov 11, 2025 5 mins read 1,899 views
King places his crown in the people’s hands

In July 1998, Bhutan witnessed one of the most emotionally charged sessions in the history of its National Assembly. For...

Nov 11, 2025 6 mins read 1,116 views
Legacy of a great leader

As we celebrate the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, I am deeply honoured to reflect on his extraordinary leadership not only as a citizen...

Nov 11, 2025 3 mins read 1,081 views
An unprecedented number of people attended the Global Peace Prayer Festival on November 8, with estimates of over 85,000 people in and around the venue.

An unprecedented number of people attended the Global Peace Prayer Festival on November 8, with estimates of over 85,000...

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Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are calling for a flood protection system after recent floods caused extensive damage, with losses estimated in the billions.

Oct 16, 2025 2 mins read 1,778 views
Lessons we dare not forget

The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembrance. They were a national awakening. The advice of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, given to his son and shared with his people, reads like a moral charter for the country, a mirror reflecting both what we have achieved and what we risk losing if we become complacent.

Nov 13, 2025 2 mins read 629 views
Epitome of friendship

The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects...

Nov 12, 2025 2 mins read 296 views
Honouring the legacy of the Great Fourth

The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, following the untimely passing of his father, the Third Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty inherited a nation in transition, a country ta...

Nov 11, 2025 2 mins read 764 views
The urgency of civil service transformation

none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These ac...

Nov 10, 2025 3 mins read 2,678 views
Should we control social media?

The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.

Nov 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,352 views
Need bold reforms to advance women in leadership roles

Bhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households,...

Nov 07, 2025 3 mins read 655 views
Fraudulent businesses must be punished

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.

Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 2,206 views
Safe spaces, unsafe realities

The opening of three new Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in Mongar, Pemagatshel, and Samdrupjongkhar marks a significant step forward in our effort to protect women and children from violence.

Nov 05, 2025 2 mins read 559 views
A small kingdom’s great prayer for the world

Beginning today, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu will be transformed into a sanctuary of peace and hope as the Glob...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 705 views
Why agile governance and policy innovation matter

Public policy is often imagined as a fixed compass, steady and unbending. But in a rapidly changing world, governance mu...

Nov 03, 2025 2 mins read 709 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...

Sep 22, 2025 4 mins read 2,759 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

Aug 26, 2025 2 mins read 6,941 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...

Aug 18, 2025 2 mins read 4,058 views
One health, one future

Our greatest strength has always been our capacity to look beyond the moment and plan for balanced progress. The recent...

Nov 01, 2025 2 mins read 683 views
Preparing Bhutan for the AI era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key component of organisational...

Oct 31, 2025 2 mins read 988 views
Bhutanese youth must prepare for GMC jobs

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is beginning to take shape in tangible ways, creating opportunities and opening new c...

Oct 30, 2025 2 mins read 3,005 views
Making ESP education loan more accessible

The goal of the Economic Stimulus Programme’s (ESP) education loan is, at its core, both forward-looking and noble. It h...

Oct 29, 2025 2 mins read 1,288 views
A teacher’s gift to the nation

It is not often that a Bhutanese citizen receives a prestigious award from abroad. Yet, a teacher from Samtse, Chimi Dem...

Oct 28, 2025 2 mins read 1,923 views

Recents

Lessons we dare not forget

The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembrance. They were a national awakening. The advice of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, given to his son and shared with his people, reads like a moral charter for the country, a mirror reflecting both what we have achieved and what we risk losing if we become complacent.

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Sangay Bidha calls on youth to use technology mindfully

On the second day of the Global Gross National Happiness (GNH) Forum at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro, on November 9, Sangay Bidha, a student from Norbuling Rigter College, called on youth to find a healthy balance between technology, social media, and personal well-being.

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