February of 2022

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Bhutan Space Week 2022 begins in six schools

Technology

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 436 views
A film brings support to Mendrelthang Extended Classroom in Lunana

Entertainment

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 484 views
Whitewashing Choeten Kora traditional way

Feature Story

Feb 18, 2022 3 mins read 432 views
Gods and rites of eastern Bhutan's phenomenal world

Perspective

Feb 18, 2022 11 mins read 432 views
`Living with the virus' is not a choice: Health experts

Health

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 440 views
Three former LG leaders convicted, and two officials penalised

Local Government

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 494 views
Our Genkhu must apply to both authorities and citizens alike

Letter to the Editor

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 461 views
A thought for the long weekend

Editorial

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 468 views
Tsirang and Dagana transition to green zones

Health

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 491 views
Why smart lockdowns in Thimphu only?

Health

Feb 18, 2022 2 mins read 397 views
One-third of directors show promise: RCSC

RCSC

Feb 18, 2022 1 mins read 444 views
Will Bhutan be able to export electricity in the future?

Energy

Feb 18, 2022 4 mins read 461 views
Trongsa awaits for RT-PCR result

Health

Feb 28, 2022 0 mins read 432 views
Covid-19 story to date

Health

Feb 28, 2022 2 mins read 415 views
NCWC facilitates adoption and alternative care for 180 children

Gender

Feb 28, 2022 2 mins read 418 views
Exams run smooth on first day

Education

Feb 28, 2022 3 mins read 431 views
The long wait

Crime

Feb 28, 2022 2 mins read 432 views
Bhutan has one of the highest standards of Covid-19 measures: PM

Health

Feb 28, 2022 1 mins read 457 views
DHSS leads under-15 Bhutan Amateur Baseball League

Sports

Feb 17, 2022 1 mins read 468 views
Construction firms appeal to the government to work in containment mode

Construction

Feb 17, 2022 3 mins read 408 views
No misinformation

Letter to the Editor

Feb 17, 2022 1 mins read 435 views
Another lockdown?

Editorial

Feb 17, 2022 2 mins read 571 views
Uncertainty over online classes worries PCE students

Education

Feb 17, 2022 1 mins read 450 views
Covid-19 emerges in school in containment mode

Health

Feb 17, 2022 1 mins read 376 views
Further relaxation in Sarpang begin today

Health

Feb 17, 2022 3 mins read 392 views
The virus is dying among the population: experts

Health

Feb 17, 2022 2 mins read 442 views
Lockdown locks sporting activities

Sports

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 435 views
Mongar highway opens to traffic

Road

Feb 16, 2022 1 mins read 408 views
Snow leaves a trail of damage in Trongsa

Climate

Feb 16, 2022 1 mins read 441 views
Business owners wait to avail bar licences

Trade

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 409 views
Youth in Langthel undergo skills development training

Youth

Feb 16, 2022 1 mins read 411 views
Project supports more than 500 children

Social

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 399 views
Greening TVET for green economy

Letter to the Editor

Feb 16, 2022 1 mins read 478 views
A small step for a giant goal

Editorial

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 424 views
Mass screening results to decide lockdown status tomorrow

Health

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 389 views
External debt rises to Nu 222.72B

Economy

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 441 views
Nganglam residents allege negligence in community transmission

Health

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 458 views
One-day Covid positive and Community cases hit highest

Health

Feb 16, 2022 2 mins read 395 views
Material shortage halt construction activities

Construction

Feb 15, 2022 3 mins read 431 views
Dungchen Menchhu

Feature Story

Feb 15, 2022 2 mins read 453 views
Be cautious and responsible

Letter to the Editor

Feb 15, 2022 1 mins read 399 views
A chicken and egg situation

Editorial

Feb 15, 2022 2 mins read 376 views
Mass testing to begin today in Phuentsholing

Health

Feb 15, 2022 1 mins read 396 views
No lockdown in Thimphu

Health

Feb 15, 2022 2 mins read 408 views
Paro imposes E-pass requirement despite PM's notification

Health

Feb 15, 2022 1 mins read 402 views
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Where tradition meets treatment

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No amount of money can replace you

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You’re not what you think you are

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Sundays at Le Méridien

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GMC was a masterstroke

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