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May of 2014

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Mongar farmers welcome biogas plant

Energy

May 26, 2014 1 mins read
New wheat more diseases resilient

Research

May 26, 2014 2 mins read
Dalley pickle, flying off the shelves

Agriculture

May 26, 2014 2 mins read
Tobacco Act must conclude, for once and all

Letter to the editor

May 26, 2014 1 mins read
A continuous house anyway

Editorial

May 26, 2014 2 mins read
Amochhu bridge to be ready by December

Highway

May 26, 2014 1 mins read
Compliance still a problem

Non-compliance

May 26, 2014 2 mins read
Re-contest while in office, NA agrees with NC

National Assembly

May 26, 2014 2 mins read
All weather friends

PM visits

May 26, 2014 2 mins read
NA drops 10-year requirement for NC candidate

National Assembly

May 26, 2014 2 mins read
Bridge to Bardo and Shingkhar to connect farm roads

Farmroad

May 25, 2014 2 mins read
Changzamtok's water woes

Resource

May 25, 2014 2 mins read
Money well spent in north Trashigang

Gewog development grant (GDG)

May 25, 2014 1 mins read
Benefits of Nissan Leafs

Letter to the editor

May 25, 2014 1 mins read
Best of both worlds

Editorial

May 25, 2014 2 mins read
Toddler's body to be disposed properly

Missing

May 25, 2014 1 mins read
The role of civil society

Mountain Echoes

May 25, 2014 2 mins read
Druk PNB starts non-staff intervening passbook updates

Druk Punjab National Bank (DPNB)

May 25, 2014 1 mins read
No more boat operations

Circular

May 25, 2014 2 mins read
A tarnished golden goose?

Hydropower projects

May 25, 2014 2 mins read
What's on at the houses

National Assembly

May 25, 2014 0 mins read
PM to meet Indian Prime Minister

PM visits

May 23, 2014 0 mins read
Assembly sticks with status quo

Parliament

May 23, 2014 2 mins read
31 people bitten by rabid dogs in a fortnight

Livestock

May 23, 2014 1 mins read
All's well at Dagachhu . all things considered

Hydropower projects

May 23, 2014 1 mins read
Finance ministry's tardy response irks council

National Council (NC)

May 23, 2014 2 mins read
Whither sits the Fourth Estate

Perspective

May 23, 2014 4 mins read
Bhutan's rise calls for courageous policy measures

Perspective

May 23, 2014 3 mins read
Balanced growth: Bhutan's next challenge

World Bank

May 23, 2014 2 mins read
Essence of democracy is to respect the will of the people

Mountain Echoes

May 23, 2014 2 mins read
A taste of Thimphu life

Students

May 23, 2014 2 mins read
Be worthy of the trust

Letter to the editor

May 23, 2014 1 mins read
What lies behind diplomatic ties

Editorial

May 23, 2014 2 mins read
Two sides of social media coin

IT event

May 23, 2014 3 mins read
Council defers LG bill deliberations

National Council (NC)

May 23, 2014 3 mins read
Need for diplomacy in dealing with diplomacy

Diplomacy

May 23, 2014 2 mins read
Lit-Fest

Mountain Echoes

May 23, 2014 0 mins read
Rupee hits 11-month record high against USD

Currency

May 22, 2014 1 mins read
Project Tshegho: Knitting for a cause

Prematurity

May 22, 2014 3 mins read
Workshop fire leaves 8 families homeless

Fire

May 22, 2014 1 mins read
Regional tourists go against the grain

Talk

May 22, 2014 2 mins read
Will there be preliminary examination for graduates in 2014?

Letter to the editor

May 22, 2014 1 mins read
Wage on, not linger

Editorial

May 22, 2014 2 mins read
Fire claims three lives in Trashiyangtse

Accident

May 22, 2014 1 mins read
Man held for alleged rape of minor

Crime

May 22, 2014 1 mins read
The thromde conundrum

National Council (NC)

May 22, 2014 2 mins read
A delicious spread of literary feast

Mountain Echoes

May 22, 2014 3 mins read
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NA undecided on arbitral tribunal jurisdiction in ADR Bill

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Game-changer for Bhutanese films

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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

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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...

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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...

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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
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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...

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