August of 2021

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Kerala Blasters signs Chencho Gyeltshen for a season

Sports

Aug 31, 2021 1 mins read 415 views
Seeking ancestral connection through ruins

Feature Story

Aug 31, 2021 2 mins read 564 views
On the change in academic assessment

Letter to the Editor

Aug 31, 2021 2 mins read 428 views
It is not the end

Editorial

Aug 31, 2021 2 mins read 466 views
Mountain Hazzlenut venture lays off 76 staff

Agriculture

Aug 31, 2021 3 mins read 394 views
Phuentsholing students reach Phadhuna

Education

Aug 31, 2021 2 mins read 402 views
7-day quarantine critical to everyone's safety

Health

Aug 31, 2021 2 mins read 404 views
Drinking water problem in Gelephu town

Water

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 400 views
Truckers want rates increased

Transport

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 365 views
Focus on mental health

Letter to the Editor

Aug 30, 2021 1 mins read 400 views
Fair recruitment procedures important

Editorial

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 368 views
UN 50 roadshow at Wangbama Central School

Festival

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 394 views
MDP loses loaders

Labour

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 0 views
MDP loses loaders

Labour

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 0 views
MDP loses loaders

Labour

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 417 views
Missing bodies found

Disaster

Aug 30, 2021 1 mins read 344 views
13 shops punished for violating safety protocols

Health

Aug 30, 2021 0 mins read 346 views
Many in Paro surrender community lhakhangs to Dratshang

Religious

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 0 views
Many in Paro surrender community lhakhangs to Dratshang

Religious

Aug 30, 2021 2 mins read 372 views
Situation on border improves, Govt. revises Covid-19 protocols

Health

Aug 30, 2021 3 mins read 354 views
Druk Thimphu Boxing Championship saw 40 boxers

Sports

Aug 29, 2021 1 mins read 358 views
Litishong farmers begin winter chilli plantation

Agriculture

Aug 29, 2021 1 mins read 371 views
Landslides, erosion and floods: Next big killer

Letter to the Editor

Aug 29, 2021 1 mins read 506 views
Fighting Covid-19 strong and tight

Editorial

Aug 29, 2021 2 mins read 357 views
High Court upholds lower court judgment on BBS recruitment case

Judiciary

Aug 29, 2021 1 mins read 375 views
Lone industrial gas plant in Gelephu struggles to sustain

Industries

Aug 29, 2021 2 mins read 390 views
Sorig Zhiney and Luejong for well-being of those with disabilities

Health

Aug 29, 2021 2 mins read 380 views
Newly elected office bearers to pursue BCCI's legal status

Trade

Aug 29, 2021 2 mins read 446 views
EVs with GBT charging standard not specified in bidding document

Transport

Aug 29, 2021 3 mins read 349 views
Change of Maochhu course strands people

Disaster

Aug 26, 2021 3 mins read 411 views
Farmers worried of paddy yield without irrigation water

Water

Aug 26, 2021 2 mins read 392 views
RIM to become TOEFL IBT test centre

Education

Aug 26, 2021 2 mins read 498 views
Agencies should address tshethar issue

Letter to the Editor

Aug 26, 2021 1 mins read 371 views
Did we miss the warning?

Editorial

Aug 26, 2021 2 mins read 360 views
BCCI to conduct office-bearers' election today

Trade

Aug 26, 2021 2 mins read 367 views
Big Ticket Initiative to substitute import of livestock products

Agriculture

Aug 26, 2021 2 mins read 338 views
Rainfall in southern region to reduce in the next two days

Disaster

Aug 26, 2021 1 mins read 418 views
Schools to continue face-face teaching during a lockdown: JB Rai

Education

Aug 26, 2021 2 mins read 438 views
Swollen Mochhu wipes out Gasa tshachhu

Disaster

Aug 26, 2021 3 mins read 379 views
Students in Phuentsholing cope with online classes

Education

Aug 27, 2021 3 mins read 373 views
Govt. yet to decide on home minister candidate

Politics

Aug 27, 2021 1 mins read 0 views
Govt. yet to decide on home minister candidate

Politics

Aug 27, 2021 1 mins read 379 views
Pema Rigsel qualifies for elimination round

Sports

Aug 27, 2021 1 mins read 379 views
Most drayangs don't fulfill technical standards to re-open

Entertainment

Aug 27, 2021 3 mins read 0 views
Most drayangs don't fulfill technical standards to re-open

Entertainment

Aug 27, 2021 3 mins read 493 views
Thromde workers above Dechen Zam to relocate in two months

City

Aug 27, 2021 2 mins read 411 views
U-turn-life in the making

Feature Story

Aug 27, 2021 3 mins read 393 views
Clearing the air over Bhutan's forest resources ?

Perspective

Aug 27, 2021 6 mins read 465 views
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RCSC’s increased medical intake based on national need

The government has assured that the Royal Civil Service Commission’s (RCSC) decision to expand medical recruitment will not come at the cost of opportunities for graduates in other fields.

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 1,801 views
Entrepreneurial culture key to reforming civil service: PM

Speaking at the launch of Zhiyog Droezom yesterday, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay proposed an annual competition within...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 1,426 views
P-I right bank stabilisation design nears completion

A joint technical assessment is underway for the 1,200MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-I) to finalise the...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 2,044 views
Investigation underway after child dies at Tashicholing Hospital, Samtse

Samtse—The death of a class PP student at Tashicholing Hospital on October 20 has raised concerns about rural health ser...

Nov 04, 2025 1 mins read 9,965 views
CCAA recovers over Nu 1 million in refunds, fines businesses for unfair practices

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) facilitated refunds of over Nu 1.1 million and levied fines on bus...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 1,977 views
RENEW and UNICEF open three more safe spaces for women and girls

Expanding access to critical protection services for survivors of violence, RENEW and UNICEF inaugurated the Women and G...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 747 views
NCHM expands permafrost monitoring

The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), has installed a network of sensors in the headwaters of the Mo Chhu to...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 647 views
Dairy, poultry, and aquaculture show growth in first year of 13th Plan

The Department of Livestock (DoL) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has reported progress in dairy, poultr...

Nov 04, 2025 3 mins read 2,052 views
Their Majesties receive Hadrian Award for heritage leadership

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen were honoured at the World Monuments Fund (WMF) Gala with the Hadrian...

Nov 03, 2025 1 mins read 1,336 views
Global Peace Prayer Festival kicks off tomorrow

Thousands of devotees from Bhutan and around the world are set to converge in Thimphu tomorrow as the Global Peace Praye...

Nov 03, 2025 4 mins read 2,252 views
Adding colours to life

Students of Draktsho East  held an art exhibition titled “Colours of Ability” in the courtyard of the Tarayana Centre in Thimphu yesterday. It was a simple event, without a chief guest or even a sound system. The audience consisted of children with disabilities or the artists,  a few well-wishers, and the officials helping with the event.

Oct 22, 2025 2 mins read 641 views
The silent killer we can no longer ignore

Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the country today, quietly claiming lives in every village, town, and family. It strikes the rich and the poor alike, young and old, and its grip is tightening. What makes cancer so frightening is...

Oct 21, 2025 2 mins read 2,093 views
Building our human capital for the digital future

The world is undergoing rapid transformation unlike any in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics,...

Oct 20, 2025 2 mins read 747 views
The world needs a peace prayer

High in the Himalayas, against a backdrop of towering snow-clad mountains, the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu is a hive of quiet activity. Here in Bhutan, a nation known for measuring growth by Gross Nationa...

Oct 18, 2025 2 mins read 836 views
Why our highland festivals matter

Our highland festivals are more than colourful gatherings—they are quiet acts of national preservation. With the resounding success of the Jomolhari Mountain Festival, our attention now turns to the high-altitude commun...

Oct 17, 2025 2 mins read 1,781 views
The recent floods are not of our making

Following her visit to the flood-affected areas in north Bengal, the state's chief minister has blamed Bhutan for the devastation caused by last month’s floods. According to Indian media reports, even as she criticises the central govern...

Oct 16, 2025 2 mins read 5,656 views
Celebrating sovereignty in colours and songs

As dawn broke over Dangochang and the Jomolhari Mountain Festival came alive, the thin air of Soe carried more than the...

Oct 15, 2025 2 mins read 716 views
When care itself becomes a national challenge: Time to face the future, not the past

There was a time when we, as a nation, took comfort in believing that the warmth of family and community would be enough...

Oct 14, 2025 2 mins read 1,443 views
The unfinished dream of food self-sufficiency

Agriculture has always been our backbone, the quiet force that sustains our people and embodies our national aspiration...

Oct 13, 2025 2 mins read 1,209 views
In the face of natural disasters

The past week has been a difficult time for many Bhutanese, particularly for those living along the southern belt. Torrential rains have carved a trail of destruction, and as communities calculate the damage, recover...

Oct 11, 2025 2 mins read 1,110 views
From stillness to surge: GMC sparks an economic rebirth

Gelephu, once a quiet border town where the pace of life slowed with dusk, is now alive with the rhythm of renewal. The...

Oct 10, 2025 2 mins read 1,182 views
Pure at the source, polluted in the cup

We take great pride in our image of unspoiled nature—sparkling rivers, clear mountain streams, and pristine springs. But...

Oct 09, 2025 2 mins read 1,210 views
The silence that kills

Mental illness is not a problem that hides in the shadows—it hides in plain sight. It lives in classrooms, homes, office...

Oct 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,368 views
The ESP Imbroglio

When the government unveiled the Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), the country was still recovering from the i...

Oct 07, 2025 2 mins read 1,932 views
When the monsoon turns unforgiving

For Bhutan, the retreating monsoon is no longer a quiet goodbye to summer rains. It has become a season of growing uncer...

Oct 06, 2025 2 mins read 809 views

Recents

Parliament to deliberate five bills in winter session

The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new agreement. The session is tentatively scheduled to commence on November 27. The National Assembly recently held its preliminary session in preparation for finalising the agenda for the fourth session.

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Court judgements still out of public reach

Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.

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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.

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