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Glacial lakes in the headwaters of Mangde Chhu

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Jun 03, 2012 2 mins read 410 views
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Costly experiment: Collapse of WOW farm in Wobthang

The project evolved from initial setup to diversified production, with Nu 10.596 million invested from multiple funding sources.

Apr 08, 2026 5 mins read 5,651 views
Lack of basic facilities sends Barshong students to study far from home

Students like 12-year-old Tandin Tshomo and her seven-year-old brother walk five kilometres daily to school because Bars...

Apr 08, 2026 3 mins read 2,841 views
GMCA invites public feedback on six draft legislations

The GMCA has opened a two-week public consultation on six draft corporate and commercial laws to refine policies in the...

Apr 08, 2026 3 mins read 77,815 views
RAA suspends audit clearance certificates amid huge unresolved issues worth billions

The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has suspended the issuance of Audit Clearance Certificates (ACC) to enforce resolution o...

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 5,595 views
Connectivity and infrastructure challenges hamper digital learning in schools

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development plans to reinstate ICT exams for Class XII from 2026 to strengthen digi...

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,642 views
Forex reserves reach USD 1.15B in February

Foreign exchange reserves reached USD 1.15 billion in February 2026, up 33.64 percent year-on-year, and are sufficient t...

Apr 08, 2026 3 mins read 2,468 views
Bags that carry Bhutan

Starting with a simple sewing machine and a curiosity for the craft, Wesel gradually developed her skills, combining Bhutanese tradition with global design trends.

Apr 08, 2026 3 mins read 2,984 views
Rain and hail in south, snow in north as pre-monsoon systems dominate skies

Southern Bhutan faces heavy rain and storms, while northern highlands get light snow, driven by pre-monsoon weather syst...

Apr 08, 2026 3 mins read 2,102 views
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...

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 2,584 views
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.

Apr 08, 2026 4 mins read 2,472 views
Honouring the legacy of the Great Fourth

The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, followi...

Nov 11, 2025 2 mins read 2,122 views
The urgency of civil service transformation

none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These ac...

Nov 10, 2025 3 mins read 3,895 views
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 simil...

Nov 08, 2025 2 mins read 2,395 views
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,...

Nov 07, 2025 3 mins read 1,714 views
Fraudulent businesses must be punished

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising b...

Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 3,146 views

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Fighting online scams

The digital age has transformed Bhutanese society in ways unimaginable in just a decade or two. Social media and online platforms have opened enormous opportunities for communication, business, education, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.

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