March of 2018

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Chheku Dukpa appeals to High Court

Politics

Mar 25, 2018 1 mins read 227 views
PCAL's muster roll renewal system illegal: Labour officials

Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL)

Mar 25, 2018 3 mins read 263 views
MoU signing

Memorandum of understanding (MoU)

Mar 25, 2018 0 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

Mar 23, 2018 1 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

Mar 23, 2018 1 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Mongar

National Council

Mar 23, 2018 0 mins read 324 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Lhuentse

National Council

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National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Lhuentse

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Lhuentse

National Council

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Know Your NC Candidate: Lhuentse

National Council

Mar 23, 2018 1 mins read 257 views
Multi-drug resistant TB is increasing

Health diseases

Mar 23, 2018 2 mins read 280 views
Errors in textbooks are being reviewed

Textbooks

Mar 23, 2018 2 mins read 303 views
Construction project at Phajoding nears completion

Construction

Mar 23, 2018 1 mins read 285 views
A school with special focus on waste management

Waste

Mar 23, 2018 3 mins read 311 views
Tsirangtoed CS starts regular classes

Schools

Mar 23, 2018 1 mins read 276 views
Wangdue to have first honey-processing unit

Honey-processing unit

Mar 23, 2018 2 mins read 351 views
IMF to support GST implementation

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Mar 23, 2018 1 mins read 298 views
Nineteen tour operators apply for SDF refund

Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB)

Mar 23, 2018 2 mins read 295 views
Of making an informed decision

Letter to the editor

Mar 23, 2018 2 mins read 281 views
Education and challenges

Editorial

Mar 23, 2018 1 mins read 304 views
MoEA launches National Intellectual Property Policy 2018

National Intellectual Property Policy (NIPP)

Mar 23, 2018 2 mins read 327 views
Cases forwarded by the PM won't be prioritised: ACC, RAA

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC )

Mar 23, 2018 3 mins read 293 views
More than 432,000 people eligible to vote on April 20

Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB)

Mar 23, 2018 2 mins read 268 views
Election related corruptions

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC )

Mar 23, 2018 0 mins read 251 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Haa

National Council

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Haa

National Council

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Haa

National Council

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Haa

National Council

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 282 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Gasa

National Council

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Gasa

National Council

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 0 views
Know Your NC Candidate: Gasa

National Council

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 278 views
Twelve coaches qualify AFC A-license coaching course

Football

Mar 22, 2018 2 mins read 326 views
"There is no magic to success"

Livestock

Mar 22, 2018 2 mins read 243 views
JDWNRH to improve the quality of care in PICU

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH)

Mar 22, 2018 3 mins read 270 views
BT propose bandwidth expansion at schools in Yangtse

Bhutan Telecom (BT)

Mar 22, 2018 2 mins read 306 views
Vehicle insurance rule needs clarity

Letter to the editor

Mar 22, 2018 1 mins read 272 views
Deterring drug abuse

Editorial

Mar 22, 2018 2 mins read 298 views
NCD officials rescue Kabesa tiger

Tigers

Mar 22, 2018 2 mins read 269 views
Adopting natural solutions for water challenges

World Water Day

Mar 22, 2018 2 mins read 301 views
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Recents

Parliament to deliberate five bills in winter session

The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new agreement. The session is tentatively scheduled to commence on November 27. The National Assembly recently held its preliminary session in preparation for finalising the agenda for the fourth session.

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Court judgements still out of public reach

Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.

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