February of 2024

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Top Snowman racers win 2024 Bhutan International Marathon

Sports

Feb 03, 2024 2 mins read 733 views
Recommendations to improve health service in Thimphu

Education

Feb 03, 2024 2 mins read 787 views
About carbon trade

Letter to the Editor

Feb 03, 2024 1 mins read 768 views
Bolstering tourism sector

Editorial

Feb 03, 2024 2 mins read 624 views
Bhutan and UK forge collaboration via Honorary Consul

Question and Answer

Feb 03, 2024 4 mins read 706 views
At the gate at last: Third internet gateway to materialise soon

Technology

Feb 03, 2024 1 mins read 784 views
Pisciculture provides hope to farmers in Tsirang

Agriculture

Feb 29, 2024 2 mins read 765 views
MoH plans initiatives to strengthen fertility services

Health

Feb 29, 2024 2 mins read 828 views
A timely endeavour

Letter to the Editor

Feb 29, 2024 1 mins read 727 views
A reminder

Editorial

Feb 29, 2024 2 mins read 655 views
Workshop participants demand whistle-blower protection

NGO

Feb 29, 2024 1 mins read 831 views
Big plans for JDWNRH

Health

Feb 29, 2024 1 mins read 735 views
Tsirang villages struggle with poor roads

Road

Feb 29, 2024 2 mins read 829 views
Government marks productive month under new leadership

Media

Feb 29, 2024 2 mins read 820 views
Government to launch Nu 15B Stimulus Plan with India's support

Finance

Feb 29, 2024 1 mins read 746 views
Prestigious memorial archery tournament enters quarterfinals

Sports

Feb 28, 2024 1 mins read 600 views
200-metre road near Changangkha school illegal: Thimphu Thromde

Road

Feb 28, 2024 1 mins read 804 views
Trashigang gets service centre for domestic and GBV victims

Gender

Feb 28, 2024 2 mins read 743 views
Navigating challenges amidst pandemic

Letter to the Editor

Feb 28, 2024 1 mins read 772 views
Current issues that we face

Editorial

Feb 28, 2024 2 mins read 608 views
Courts issue 10,196 marriage certificates in 2023

Judiciary

Feb 28, 2024 2 mins read 772 views
NDI wins prestigious innovation award

Award

Feb 28, 2024 2 mins read 820 views
Building strong agrifood systems with EU support

Agriculture

Feb 28, 2024 2 mins read 820 views
Four arrested over cattle theft and slaughter

Crime

Feb 28, 2024 1 mins read 877 views
Mother-daughter ride

Feature Story

Feb 27, 2024 2 mins read 836 views
A very good move

Letter to the Editor

Feb 27, 2024 1 mins read 819 views
Too close for comfort

Editorial

Feb 27, 2024 2 mins read 0 views
Pending cases still an issue in timely justice

Judiciary

Feb 27, 2024 3 mins read 796 views
Tourist arrival at Punakha Dromche almost doubled

Tourism

Feb 27, 2024 1 mins read 869 views
Bhutanese youth embrace call to action

Youth

Feb 27, 2024 1 mins read 766 views
425 drugs-related cases in a year

Narcotic

Feb 27, 2024 2 mins read 809 views
Police investigate choeten vandalism cases in Punakha

Crime

Feb 26, 2024 1 mins read 807 views
The empowerment and oral transmission of Longchen Nyingthik

Religious

Feb 26, 2024 2 mins read 984 views
Safety on the icy roads

Letter to the Editor

Feb 26, 2024 1 mins read 785 views
Filling the gap

Editorial

Feb 26, 2024 2 mins read 630 views
Training the STEM Teachers

Education

Feb 26, 2024 2 mins read 814 views
Import bill falls for first time after pandemic

Finance

Feb 26, 2024 2 mins read 791 views
From bears to elephants, Tsakaling farmers at risk

Wild Life

Feb 26, 2024 2 mins read 858 views
Winter chilli farming on rise in Sergithang

Agriculture

Feb 25, 2024 2 mins read 785 views
What about alcohol?

Letter to the Editor

Feb 25, 2024 1 mins read 794 views
Empowering our youth through Bhutanese content

Editorial

Feb 25, 2024 2 mins read 644 views
Labour market report urges skill alignment

Labour

Feb 25, 2024 3 mins read 847 views
Quinoa farmers struggle against decreasing price

Farming

Feb 25, 2024 2 mins read 797 views
Water scarcity forces farmers to give up cardamom farming

Water

Feb 25, 2024 2 mins read 833 views
Private sector seeks clearer PPP policy objectives

Industries

Feb 25, 2024 2 mins read 735 views
2024 Mewang Gyalsey Traditional Archery Tournament underway

Sports

Feb 23, 2024 1 mins read 759 views
Facing administrative hurdles, roadside vendors for ahead

Trade

Feb 23, 2024 2 mins read 795 views
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Draktsho East launches unit to bridge gap between training and employment

The Beyond Graduation Production and Empowerment-supported unit might be an answer to how persons with disabilities can...

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Four districts, three commodities

By 2030, BRECSA aims to boost resilient commercial agriculture by 30 percent across the four districts, improve food and nutrition security, and connect scattered producer groups into a coordinated agri-food system.

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Government yet to deliver on promises for media reforms

The government has made a slew of pledges to reform the media sector, yet, little of it has been realised so far. The...

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Startups call for support beyond seed funding

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.

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National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

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Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

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Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...

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Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

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Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

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ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

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Sundays at Le Méridien

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The trap of spiritual materialism

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Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...

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When Words Create Worlds

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Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

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Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

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She Lives in the Mirror

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When our pursuits for happiness become our chains

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A costly fiasco

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Living hand to mouth

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A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...

Apr 04, 2026 2 mins read 1,567 views
When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...

Apr 01, 2026 2 mins read 1,408 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 2,672 views
Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...

Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 1,925 views
Policy versus ground reality

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A costly reality

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What’s our contingency plan?

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