May of 2001

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Ministers on official visits

Government Department

May 11, 2001 0 mins read 395 views
Bus passengers robbed

Terrorist

May 11, 2001 0 mins read 0 views
Attributes and Values of Bhutanese Folk and Popular Songs

Centre For Bhutan Studies (CBS)

May 25, 2001 3 mins read 0 views
BDFC helps rural business

Bhutan Development Finance Corporation (BDFC)

May 25, 2001 2 mins read 338 views
Khuruthang : waiting to boom

Dzongkhags

May 25, 2001 3 mins read 403 views
Depesh retains title<br>

Tennis

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 339 views
Planning at the geog level

Agriculture Activities

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 377 views
New chimi

Home Affairs

May 25, 2001 0 mins read 0 views
Foreign Minister visits Thailand

Visitors

May 25, 2001 3 mins read 382 views
New BHU to benefit 115 Kheng households

Health/ BHU/ Dispensary/ ORC

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 428 views
DIT to create one stop point to access web sites on Bhutan

Computer/Internet

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 428 views
Use of rock and soil pigment to be revived in painting

Handicraft

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 428 views
Expatriate lecturers find orientation useful

Sherubtse College and Graduates

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 407 views
Cricket picks up but needs "recognition"

Sport

May 25, 2001 2 mins read 318 views
Museum exhibits rare 18th, 19th century artefacts

National Museum

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 400 views
Windfall or deceit ?

Social Problem (Bhutan)

May 25, 2001 3 mins read 325 views
Some suggestions to boost business

Letters to the Editor

May 25, 2001 2 mins read 348 views
Our views must be heard

Letters to the Editor

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 333 views
The RSTA will listen to complaints

Letters to the Editor

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 332 views
Taxi fares are based on situations

Letters to the Editor

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 368 views
When is it a problem ?

Editorial

May 25, 2001 3 mins read 340 views
ICRC reviews prison conditions

International Committee Of Red Cross (ICRC)

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 373 views
Saying `yes' to children

UNICEF

May 25, 2001 3 mins read 338 views
A gender study

Social Services

May 25, 2001 2 mins read 315 views
193 countries pledge to remove poverty

UN Agencies

May 25, 2001 2 mins read 399 views
New Councillors to be elected

Royal Advisory Council (RAC)

May 25, 2001 1 mins read 0 views
Golf

Golf

May 25, 2001 0 mins read 0 views
Pay and use

City Corporation

May 25, 2001 0 mins read 355 views
Prayer

Religion

May 25, 2001 0 mins read 0 views
Health conference

Health- Conference/Workshop/Meeting

May 25, 2001 0 mins read 0 views
ISC results

Education-BBE

May 25, 2001 0 mins read 335 views
Bottles, everywhere

Editorial

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 391 views
Bhutan at the LDC conference

UN Agencies

May 18, 2001 2 mins read 336 views
LDC III : building a case for the world's poor

UN Agencies

May 18, 2001 4 mins read 297 views
IT course for Bhutanese teachers

Computer/Internet

May 18, 2001 2 mins read 302 views
Attributes and Values of Bhutanese Folk and Popular Songs

Centre For Bhutan Studies (CBS)

May 18, 2001 3 mins read 0 views
Danish grant for environment

DANIDA

May 18, 2001 3 mins read 336 views
Disabled athletes in New York

Disabled

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 312 views
Heritage revived

Monasteries

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 352 views
Students show new opportunities

Education- Student

May 18, 2001 2 mins read 337 views
Druk Air announces fixed scheduled

Druk Air

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 331 views
Zhemgang students concerned about employment

Employment was high on the agenda of the Zhemgang students when the chairman of the council of ministers, Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, met with the students of Zhemgang...

May 19, 2001 2 mins read 329 views
HIV : a growing problem

Health-HIV/AIDS

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 348 views
Lyonpo Sangay addresses WHA

International Convention

May 18, 2001 2 mins read 357 views
Red Cross in Bhutan

International Committee Of Red Cross (ICRC)

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 345 views
Police investigations

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP)

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 398 views
Private sector : serving the nation

Private Sector

May 18, 2001 2 mins read 363 views
Taxi rates high

Letters to the Editor

May 18, 2001 1 mins read 404 views
The rewards of faith

Letters to the Editor

May 18, 2001 2 mins read 393 views
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CCAA recovers over Nu 1 million in refunds, fines businesses for unfair practices

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NCHM expands permafrost monitoring

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Their Majesties receive Hadrian Award for heritage leadership

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Global Peace Prayer Festival kicks off tomorrow

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Adding colours to life

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.

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The silent killer we can no longer ignore

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Building our human capital for the digital future

The world is undergoing rapid transformation unlike any in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics,...

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The world needs a peace prayer

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Why our highland festivals matter

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The recent floods are not of our making

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Oct 16, 2025 2 mins read 5,656 views
Celebrating sovereignty in colours and songs

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Oct 15, 2025 2 mins read 717 views
When care itself becomes a national challenge: Time to face the future, not the past

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Oct 14, 2025 2 mins read 1,444 views
The unfinished dream of food self-sufficiency

Agriculture has always been our backbone, the quiet force that sustains our people and embodies our national aspiration...

Oct 13, 2025 2 mins read 1,209 views
In the face of natural disasters

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From stillness to surge: GMC sparks an economic rebirth

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Oct 10, 2025 2 mins read 1,183 views
Pure at the source, polluted in the cup

We take great pride in our image of unspoiled nature—sparkling rivers, clear mountain streams, and pristine springs. But...

Oct 09, 2025 2 mins read 1,210 views
The silence that kills

Mental illness is not a problem that hides in the shadows—it hides in plain sight. It lives in classrooms, homes, office...

Oct 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,369 views
The ESP Imbroglio

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Oct 07, 2025 2 mins read 1,935 views
When the monsoon turns unforgiving

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Oct 06, 2025 2 mins read 809 views

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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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 similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.

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