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January of 2001

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Work afoot to enact legislation on medicines

Act

Jan 12, 2001 1 mins read 135 views
Bumthang's new agriculture strategies boost productivity

Dzongkhags

Jan 12, 2001 3 mins read 150 views
Bhutan's EXPO 2000 pavilion sold to France

Exhibition

Jan 12, 2001 2 mins read 149 views
IT: keeping pace with development

Computer/Internet

Jan 12, 2001 2 mins read 141 views
Interest in tennis growing

Tennis

Jan 12, 2001 1 mins read 161 views
Athletics coaches trained

Athletic (A-Z)

Jan 12, 2001 1 mins read 145 views
Sports: promoting wholesome education

Sport

Jan 12, 2001 2 mins read 144 views
Family planning in Tsirang: breaking the barriers

Health Family Planning

Jan 12, 2001 2 mins read 157 views
Bridges identified to be replaced

Bhutan- Japan

Jan 12, 2001 1 mins read 181 views
New diseases emerge in Bhutan's cardamom belt

Agriculture/Horticulture

Jan 12, 2001 2 mins read 156 views
"Citrus decline" affects mandarin production in Tsirang

Agriculture/Horticulture

Jan 12, 2001 3 mins read 170 views
AIDS : need for caution

Letters to the Editor

Jan 12, 2001 1 mins read 138 views
Few channels : no healthy ones

Letters to the Editor

Jan 12, 2001 1 mins read 141 views
Let us upgrade

Letters to the Editor

Jan 12, 2001 1 mins read 165 views
No paper on flight

Letters to the Editor

Jan 12, 2001 0 mins read 153 views
Traffic woes

Letters to the Editor

Jan 12, 2001 0 mins read 138 views
The changing work culture

Editorial

Jan 12, 2001 3 mins read 135 views
Bhutan must unite against security threat

Government Department

Jan 12, 2001 4 mins read 153 views
Bhutanese scouts must pursue their dreams: HRH the Crown Prince

Education-Scout

Jan 12, 2001 2 mins read 147 views
Tsirang takes developmental strides hampered in ngolop years

Planning

Jan 12, 2001 4 mins read 173 views
A focus on rural Bhutan

Rural Development

Jan 12, 2001 0 mins read 149 views
Thimphu's "ring road" underway

Roads

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 129 views
Research on Bhutan's history and culture encouraged

Bhutan - History

Jan 19, 2001 1 mins read 151 views
Traditional medicine in Bhutan has seen "profound" changes

Indigenous Hospital

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 162 views
Farmers can gain from emphasis on quality of food products

Agriculture Activities

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 134 views
A school girl and teacher killed in accident

Accident

Jan 19, 2001 1 mins read 162 views
A successful experiment

Private Sector

Jan 19, 2001 3 mins read 156 views
Committee formed to vitalise Bhutan's "sluggish" private sector

Private Sector

Jan 19, 2001 3 mins read 170 views
A survival through time

Ethic Groups

Jan 19, 2001 8 mins read 156 views
WHO initiates a forum for policymakers

WHO (World Health Organisation)

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 130 views
A story behind the Paro killing

Dzongkhags

Jan 19, 2001 3 mins read 186 views
Polytechnic popularises a design software among construction engineers

Computer/Internet

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 134 views
The vicious cycle of tuition

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 164 views
We aren't working much, are we?

Letters to the Editor

Jan 19, 2001 3 mins read 161 views
Over to the geogs

Editorial

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 167 views
IT among students

Computer/Internet

Jan 19, 2001 1 mins read 140 views
Royal tour

His Majesty - National Tour

Jan 19, 2001 0 mins read 336 views
Danish cooperation : among the best

Bhutan- Denmark/Finland/Norway

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 144 views
Progress at new road to Gasa

Roads

Jan 19, 2001 2 mins read 147 views
Bhutanese officials to visit Nepal camps

Bhutan - Nepal Refugee Issue

Jan 19, 2001 0 mins read 150 views
Bhutanese government gear up for Ninth Plan

Planning

Jan 19, 2001 3 mins read 123 views
Beware

Editorial

Jan 05, 2001 1 mins read 160 views
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Operationalising GNH: From village wisdom to global solutions

Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Patron of the Tarayana Foundation, graced the opening of a two-day international conference on “Operationalising Gross National Happiness (GNH) in Bhutan and Beyond: Catalysing Mindsets and Technologies for Well-Being-Centred, Village-Led Development” at Dungkar Dzong in Paro yesterday.

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Bhutanese citizens in Middle East safe amid Iran-Israel conflict

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Govt. to lose Nu 5.57 billion in revenue under proposed Tax Bill

The tax reform proposed in the Income Tax Bill 2025 is expected to cost the government up to Nu 5.57 billion in lost rev...

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Dry spell and pests affect areca nut yield

Samtse—The areca nut production in Bhutan has sharply declined over the past three years despite an increase in the numb...

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A bond beyond words: The heartwarming tale of Karma Raygye

Jomotsangkha — In the quiet corners of Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS), a touching story of companionship and care...

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Desecration at Uluru: When devotion becomes disrespect

The incident involving two Bhutanese individuals defacing a 30,000-year-old sacred Uluru rock in Australia in August las...

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National Assembly adopts Income Tax Bill

The National Assembly yesterday unanimously adopted the Income Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025, a comprehensive tax reform to replace the existing 2001 Income Tax Act, which now moves to the National Council for further deliberation.

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Bhutan-Thailand FTA set for implementation by 2026

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Kingdom of Thailand is expected to be implemented b...

Jun 19, 2025 3 mins read 1,593 views
Flood protection project prepares Gelephu for future threats

Gelephu—With the implementation of extensive flood control measures along major riverbanks in Gelephu, residents may soo...

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NC supports removal of Nu 45 million international school project allocation

A majority of the Members of Parliament (MP) in National Council (NC) yesterday supported removing Nu 45 million allocat...

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A nation’s promise to its smallest citizens

In an age when many countries are content with meeting global benchmarks, Bhutan has chosen to raise the bar—not just for itself, but for how nations think about maternal and newborn care. The Bhutan Every Newborn Action Plan (BENAP) 2025–2029 is not merely a health sector initiative. It is a moral and strategic statement about national priorities.

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A feather in the cap of Bhutanese engineers

The 18MW Suchhu Hydropower Project in Sombaykha, Haa will be remembered as a monumental milestone not only for the peopl...

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EDITORIAL

The need in Bhutan today for an efficient system for the collection and dissemination of information cannot be over emphasized. Kuensel, as the onl...

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Soyalla: The Bhutanese tofu maker

In much of the world, plant-based diets are gaining traction for their health benefits and environmental sustainability....

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PHPA-II commissions third unit, adding 170 MW to national grid

Wangdue—The third unit of Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project was commissioned yesterday, boosting the plant’s total gen...

Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read 10,099 views
Manufacturing sector at a crossroads

The country’s economy, facing nearly three decades of premature de-industrialisation, requires a targeted industrial pol...

Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read 9,329 views
Pioneering organic glass noodles

Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and...

Mar 19, 2025 3 mins read 9,202 views
Agricultural exports surge to Nu 3.51 billion despite production challenges

Bhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and proce...

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Time to rebuild our health system around excellence

Our healthcare system stands at a dangerous crossroads. What was once held up as a model of free, accessible care for al...

May 16, 2025 2 mins read 5,703 views
Religious gatherings must be organised better

If the concept of civic cleanliness is lacking in our culture, it becomes glaringly evident when the mass gathers for an...

May 15, 2025 2 mins read 6,138 views
Allow private participation in healthcare sector

For many decades, Bhutan has taken great pride in providing free healthcare to all its citizens. This noble mandate has...

May 14, 2025 2 mins read 6,125 views
Deferred loans signal deeper economic trouble

As the nation takes stock of its economic health, a troubling figure demands urgent attention. As of now, loans worth Nu...

May 13, 2025 2 mins read 5,883 views
Alcohol: A national crisis

Let’s face it. Alcohol has become a national problem. The statistics speak for itself.

May 12, 2025 2 mins read 5,820 views

Recents

NC adopts GST Bill

The National Council (NC) yesterday unanimously adopted the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, with all 22 members voting in favour of the five percent GST rate as proposed by the National Assembly.

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