January of 2021

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Frontliners reach home

Desuup

Jan 31, 2021 1 mins read 344 views
Covid-19 slows down Pap smear coverage

Health

Jan 31, 2021 2 mins read 380 views
A beauty is to behold, not a story to be told

Perspective

Jan 31, 2021 4 mins read 354 views
Veterinary services continue during the lockdown

Health

Jan 31, 2021 2 mins read 351 views
A woman decides to be a mechanic than a manager

Labour

Jan 31, 2021 1 mins read 363 views
Being diligent and prudent is the way forward

Letter to the editor

Jan 31, 2021 1 mins read 378 views
Tourism and Bhutan's future

Editorial

Jan 31, 2021 2 mins read 472 views
No fixed wage for workers at orange depots in Gelephu

Labour

Jan 31, 2021 2 mins read 392 views
Tshenkharla CS students under observation for glossitis

Health

Jan 31, 2021 2 mins read 337 views
Handicraft owner-turned farmer

Handicrafts

Jan 31, 2021 2 mins read 373 views
Tourism sector against introduction of one-time visa or SDF fee

Tourism

Jan 31, 2021 4 mins read 352 views
Thimphu City FC to face Club Eagles in AFC Cup qualifiers

Sports

Jan 29, 2021 2 mins read 367 views
Lam goes missing in Trongsa

Lost and Found

Jan 29, 2021 0 mins read 420 views
Paro after lockdown relaxation

Health

Jan 29, 2021 1 mins read 345 views
Govt. expects strong economic recovery next fiscal year

Economy

Jan 29, 2021 1 mins read 351 views
Watch your sleep, expert says

Health

Jan 29, 2021 2 mins read 384 views
Bad roads cause dust problems

Road

Jan 29, 2021 1 mins read 396 views
Pork producers look for better price

Food

Jan 29, 2021 1 mins read 379 views
We can cope with the COVID-19 crisis by "Being Resilient"

Perspective

Jan 29, 2021 10 mins read 370 views
Community worry losing mining opportunity

Mining

Jan 29, 2021 3 mins read 363 views
Ferrosilicon price hits a record high

Industries

Jan 29, 2021 2 mins read 340 views
Labour ministry raises wages for BBP workers

Labour

Jan 29, 2021 2 mins read 452 views
Current vegetable crisis, a threat to food security

Letter to the editor

Jan 29, 2021 2 mins read 328 views
No time for relaxation

Editorial

Jan 29, 2021 2 mins read 319 views
Business as usual in Thimphu from Monday

Trade

Jan 29, 2021 3 mins read 324 views
Unidentified disease affects chilli plants in Dagana

Agriculture

Jan 29, 2021 1 mins read 345 views
Cabinet approves Bhutan's first policy on tourism

Tourism

Jan 29, 2021 3 mins read 310 views
The never-ending chilli issue

Food

Jan 29, 2021 4 mins read 0 views
The changing image and role of Kudrungs

Appoint

Jan 28, 2021 4 mins read 404 views
Bhutan improves on the Corruption Perceptions Index

ACC-RAA-OAG

Jan 28, 2021 2 mins read 367 views
Industries in Thimphu operate on self-containment mode

Industries

Jan 28, 2021 1 mins read 355 views
Avoiding the big rush

Letter to the editor

Jan 28, 2021 1 mins read 336 views
Ensuring safe schools

Editorial

Jan 28, 2021 2 mins read 312 views
Cashless transaction increase in the second lockdown

Banks

Jan 28, 2021 2 mins read 327 views
RoundGlass-Sudeva face today

Sports

Jan 28, 2021 1 mins read 306 views
Gelephu thromde yet to identify a place for garment vendors

Thromde

Jan 28, 2021 1 mins read 375 views
PM to be among the first to take Covid-19 vaccine

Health

Jan 28, 2021 3 mins read 351 views
Preparing schools to reopen

Education

Jan 28, 2021 2 mins read 341 views
Police investigate video of two boys fighting

Crime

Jan 27, 2021 2 mins read 329 views
Cancer walk challenge to create awareness

Health

Jan 27, 2021 2 mins read 354 views
Bhutanese youth might be the happiest after all

Perspective

Jan 27, 2021 3 mins read 345 views
We could do better

Letter to the editor

Jan 27, 2021 1 mins read 351 views
Lets not leave out the rural population

Editorial

Jan 27, 2021 2 mins read 293 views
Students study in self-containment mode

Education

Jan 27, 2021 1 mins read 358 views
Six TB cases detected from flu clinics

Health

Jan 27, 2021 2 mins read 376 views
Schools in Paro reopen

Education

Jan 27, 2021 2 mins read 347 views
A widow and two disabled children

Disable

Jan 27, 2021 2 mins read 343 views
Fuel prices increase

Fuel

Jan 26, 2021 1 mins read 356 views
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Investigation underway after child dies at Tashicholing Hospital, Samtse

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NCHM expands permafrost monitoring

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Dairy, poultry, and aquaculture show growth in first year of 13th Plan

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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...

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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.

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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, inheriting property and managing family affairs. These cultural practices distinguish Bhutan from many other countries where women face far greater structural barriers.

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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 1,939 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 423 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...

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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...

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One health, one future

Our greatest strength has always been our capacity to look beyond the moment and plan for balanced progress. The recent national workshop on integrating livestock production with environ...

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Preparing Bhutan for the AI era

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Bhutanese youth must prepare for GMC jobs

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Making ESP education loan more accessible

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Oct 29, 2025 2 mins read 1,192 views
A teacher’s gift to the nation

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Oct 28, 2025 2 mins read 1,768 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

Aug 26, 2025 2 mins read 6,881 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

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

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Walking for those who cannot walk

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Oct 27, 2025 2 mins read 734 views
Are we hoarding alcohol and cigarettes?

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Oct 25, 2025 2 mins read 758 views
A responsibility we cannot leave to the police alone

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Oct 24, 2025 2 mins read 1,088 views
Understanding the importance of the festival itself

In the far north, where the wind hums against snowy cliffs and yaks graze under a blue, unbroken sky, the Royal Highland...

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Adding colours to life

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Recents

Gold entering a bear market?

Gelephu—As gold prices continue to retreat after hitting new records, putting pressure on the gold tourism market and domestic gold traders, the downturn may signal the beginning of the end of the rally.

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As glaciers melt, highland taps run dry

Laya, Gasa-The tap outside Phento’s home in Laya is a barometer of a growing crisis. Once reliable, its flow has dwindled to a trickle, dictating the daily rhythm of her life and that of her neighbours. The 25-year-old now plans her chores, her hygiene, and even her peace of mind around the sporadic water supply.

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