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March 21, 1977 - The provision of clean drinking water is one of the more important cost-effective activities that could be undertaken to improve the health of the people. A large number of countries...
March 28, 1977 - Health facilities in the eastern regions of the country are being rapidly increased and improved several new dispensaries and Basic Health Units have been establi...
His Majesty the King has felicitated the new Prime Minister of India, Mr. Morarji Desai, on his appointment to the high office. In the message, the King said, "On behalf...
Forest Natural Conservation
March 13, 1977 -Mr. T. Glan Davies, Regional Director, and Mr. Satish Prabasi, Regional Planning Officer, UNICEF, New Delhi, visited Bhutan between February 28 and March 6. During their...
ConferencesDasho Dago Tshering, Bhutan's Permanent Representative at the UN, is to represent Bhutan at the UN Water Conference being held in Argentina, between March 14 and 25.
The government has assured that the Royal Civil Service Commission’s (RCSC) decision to expand medical recruitment will not come at the cost of opportunities for graduates in other fields.
Speaking at the launch of Zhiyog Droezom yesterday, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay proposed an annual competition within...
A joint technical assessment is underway for the 1,200MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-I) to finalise the...
Samtse—The death of a class PP student at Tashicholing Hospital on October 20 has raised concerns about rural health ser...
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) facilitated refunds of over Nu 1.1 million and levied fines on bus...
Expanding access to critical protection services for survivors of violence, RENEW and UNICEF inaugurated the Women and G...
The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), has installed a network of sensors in the headwaters of the Mo Chhu to...
The Department of Livestock (DoL) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has reported progress in dairy, poultr...
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen were honoured at the World Monuments Fund (WMF) Gala with the Hadrian...
Thousands of devotees from Bhutan and around the world are set to converge in Thimphu tomorrow as the Global Peace Praye...
Students of Draktsho East held an art exhibition titled “Colours of Ability” in the courtyard of the Tarayana Centre in Thimphu yesterday. It was a simple event, without a chief guest or even a sound system. The audience consisted of children with disabilities or the artists, a few well-wishers, and the officials helping with the event.
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the country today, quietly claiming lives in every village, town, and family. It strikes the rich and the poor alike, young and old, and its grip is tightening. What makes cancer so frightening is...
The world is undergoing rapid transformation unlike any in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics,...
High in the Himalayas, against a backdrop of towering snow-clad mountains, the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu is a hive of quiet activity. Here in Bhutan, a nation known for measuring growth by Gross Nationa...
Our highland festivals are more than colourful gatherings—they are quiet acts of national preservation. With the resounding success of the Jomolhari Mountain Festival, our attention now turns to the high-altitude commun...
Following her visit to the flood-affected areas in north Bengal, the state's chief minister has blamed Bhutan for the devastation caused by last month’s floods. According to Indian media reports, even as she criticises the central govern...
As dawn broke over Dangochang and the Jomolhari Mountain Festival came alive, the thin air of Soe carried more than the...
There was a time when we, as a nation, took comfort in believing that the warmth of family and community would be enough...
Agriculture has always been our backbone, the quiet force that sustains our people and embodies our national aspiration...
The past week has been a difficult time for many Bhutanese, particularly for those living along the southern belt. Torrential rains have carved a trail of destruction, and as communities calculate the damage, recover...
Gelephu, once a quiet border town where the pace of life slowed with dusk, is now alive with the rhythm of renewal. The...
We take great pride in our image of unspoiled nature—sparkling rivers, clear mountain streams, and pristine springs. But...
Mental illness is not a problem that hides in the shadows—it hides in plain sight. It lives in classrooms, homes, office...
When the government unveiled the Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), the country was still recovering from the i...
For Bhutan, the retreating monsoon is no longer a quiet goodbye to summer rains. It has become a season of growing uncer...
Phuentsholing—A housing shortage in Phuentsholing is forcing a growing number of residents, particularly low-income families, to seek affordable accommodation across the border in Jaigaon, India. While rents are lower there, this solution often means compromising on safety and living conditions.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreParo—A recent study found that Bhutan’s high-altitude rangelands support about 212 native fodder species, including grasses, herbs, sedges, and rushes. These species form the backbone of yak-based pastoralism in the country’s northern dzongkhags.
Read MoreThe news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.
Read MoreAs we commemorate the 70th birth anniversary of the greatest leaders of our time, our Great Fourth, an occasion to reflect not upon the duration of his reign, but upon a life principled by values transcending personal ambition.
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