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June of 2018

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Paro FC signs three Nepalese players

Football

Jun 12, 2018 2 mins read
Mountain echoes festival will come home on August 22

Mountain echoes festival

Jun 12, 2018 1 mins read
What is happening to the country that's known for happiness?

Letter to the editor

Jun 12, 2018 1 mins read
Need to boost agriculture productivity

Editorial

Jun 12, 2018 1 mins read
Empowering women to recycle waste

Waste

Jun 12, 2018 2 mins read
Skin infection outbreak reported in Chungkha PS

Health diseases

Jun 12, 2018 2 mins read
More than 200 subsidised LPG cylinders returned in four months

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Jun 12, 2018 2 mins read
Labour minister resumes office

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC )

Jun 12, 2018 2 mins read
Bhutan is 47 percent self-sufficient in rice

Agriculture

Jun 12, 2018 3 mins read
His Majesty on tour of Wangduephodrang

His Majesty The King

Jun 12, 2018 0 mins read
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Jun 12, 2018 0 mins read
Frequent power cuts irk Phuentsholing residents

Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC)

Jun 11, 2018 1 mins read
River protection works in old Sarpang town to complete soon

River protection works

Jun 11, 2018 1 mins read
Encouraging youth entrepreneurship

Eentrepreneurs

Jun 11, 2018 2 mins read
In appreciation of waste recycling projects

Letter to the editor

Jun 11, 2018 1 mins read
Saving the environment, on paper

Editorial

Jun 11, 2018 2 mins read
Samdrupjongkhar achieves 46 of its 56 targets in 11th Plan

Plan Meeting

Jun 11, 2018 1 mins read
DCCL meets cement supply to Mangdechhu project

Dungsam Cement Corporation limited (DCCL)

Jun 11, 2018 1 mins read
ACC closes Loden Foundation's case with a warning

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC )

Jun 11, 2018 3 mins read
Policy, budget, and HR to be decentralised in 12th Plan

Plan Meeting

Jun 11, 2018 3 mins read
Dendrochronology conference

Conference

Jun 11, 2018 0 mins read
Sherubtse College FC lifts Chancellor's Cup

Football

Jun 10, 2018 1 mins read
Tsirang initiates a ban on plastic bags

Ban

Jun 10, 2018 2 mins read
In praise of integrated education system

Perspective

Jun 10, 2018 4 mins read
Bagpiper plays in Bhutan

Bagpiper plays

Jun 10, 2018 2 mins read
World dendrochronology conference begins in Thimphu

Conference

Jun 10, 2018 2 mins read
Speed breakers and awareness on zebra crossing needed in Kanglung

Letter to the editor

Jun 10, 2018 1 mins read
Gol building to be demolished

Gol building

Jun 10, 2018 3 mins read
Inter-faith chanting held at Kuenselphodrang

Bhutan-India

Jun 10, 2018 1 mins read
Mangdechhu project completes 97 percent of work

Hydropower

Jun 10, 2018 2 mins read
Multi-sports facility underused in Trashigang

Sports

Jun 08, 2018 2 mins read
Gyalpoizhing-Nganglam highway to open today

Road

Jun 08, 2018 0 mins read
Use empirical figures while reporting on child abuse cases

Perspective

Jun 08, 2018 2 mins read
A dog eat dog world, literally?

Perspective

Jun 08, 2018 4 mins read
Supporting women and girls

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)

Jun 08, 2018 3 mins read
Dorji Khandu, the first parliament member from Laya

National Council

Jun 08, 2018 2 mins read
JDWNRH reviews and endorses more than 200 SoPs

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH)

Jun 08, 2018 3 mins read
Are we planting the right trees?

Letter to the editor

Jun 08, 2018 1 mins read
Health and politics

Editorial

Jun 08, 2018 2 mins read
PPP, alternate source of financing

Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

Jun 08, 2018 4 mins read
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The critical absence of a dedicated gynecologist at Gedu Hospital, a facility serving thousands across multiple gewogs, schools, colleges, and various agencies, has been brought to the forefront by the Member of Parliament for Bongo-Chapcha, Pempa, during the National Assembly’s question-and-answer session yesterday.

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School budgets fairly allocated: MoESD Minister

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NA undecided on arbitral tribunal jurisdiction in ADR Bill

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Game-changer for Bhutanese films

The Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP), under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, has awarded Nu 5 million each to two film production teams as part of the count...

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NC recommends stronger measure to protect youth from drug risks

The National Council’s Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC) yesterday presented a comprehensive set of recommend...

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NA scrutinises Council’s amendments to Arbitration Bill

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User-friendly mini-tillers to boost yields

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NA adopts BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Cooperation

The National Assembly (NA) yesterday unanimously adopted the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and E...

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GCIT students showcase industry-driven tech innovations

The final year students of Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), Kabesa, showcased 16 innovative real-li...

Jun 10, 2025 2 mins read
Complacency is a luxury we cannot afford

The recent surge of Covid-19 sub-variants in India—LF.7 and NB.1.8—serves as a warning that the pandemic, while quieter, is far from over. We must resist the tempting lull of complacency.

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Don't let consultancy firms exploit our youth

As traditional education destinations like Australia and Canada tighten student visa regulations, Germany and other Euro...

May 26, 2025 2 mins read
The stick should work where the carrot failed

Finally, we are on the right path toward a lasting solution to keep our surroundings clean and green. If the Clean Thimp...

May 24, 2025 2 mins read
A silent emergency—Media gasping for air

Bhutan’s media landscape is facing a serious problem that strikes at the core of its democratic ideals. Once seen as a p...

May 23, 2025 2 mins read
Youth unemployment —A crisis of will, not just economy

Bhutan’s rising youth unemployment is no longer a “ticking time bomb”—it is a full-blown crisis. Beneath the surface of...

May 22, 2025 2 mins read
Assurance through insurance?

The government’s approval of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme—a long-awaited initiative to shield farmers from losses caused by climate change and wildlife depredation—marks a critical step f...

May 21, 2025 2 mins read
No more WOW

Launched in May 2020, the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) farm in Bumthang was supposed to be a model of sustainable agriculture, innovation, and communit...

May 20, 2025 2 mins read
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 fo...

May 19, 2025 2 mins read
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...

May 17, 2025 2 mins read
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
BOB introduces flexible credit line and premium cards

The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) unveiled two financial products—Credit Line Limit (CLL) and BOB Premium Card—at a networking ev...

Mar 31, 2025 2 mins read
Online potato auction boosts trade and revenue

Potato trade has seen a major transformation since the launch of the online auction system under the Bhutan Commodities...

Mar 31, 2025 2 mins read
Mountain Hazelnuts secures USD 7.9M investment for climate-resilient farming

Mountain Hazelnuts, one of Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) companies, has secured USD 7.9 million e...

Mar 31, 2025 1 mins read
Bhutan auctions wine on global stage

For the first time, Bhutanese vintage wine will go under the hammer on the global stage, marking a historic moment for t...

Mar 28, 2025 2 mins read
Soyalla: The Bhutanese tofu maker

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

Mar 21, 2025 3 mins read
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
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
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
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
Cannot afford a war in the region

With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan, the world is watching with a growing concern. The conflict is close...

May 10, 2025 2 mins read

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