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May of 2012

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Rupee Crunch

May 31, 2012 0 mins read
Senior civil servants reshuffled

RCSC

May 31, 2012 1 mins read
"World No Tobacco Day Observed

BNCA

May 31, 2012 0 mins read
Gutted house cleans out four families

Disaster - Fire

May 31, 2012 1 mins read
Fourth Thromde Meeting : Some respite soon to housing crunch

Phuentsholing Thromde

May 31, 2012 2 mins read
Drain the pool

My Say

May 31, 2012 1 mins read
In lieu of wheels

Editorial

May 31, 2012 2 mins read
Update : It's Orong all over again

Education - Nutrition

May 31, 2012 1 mins read
Press Conference : `Pledged' dollars can't be sold

Rupee Crunch

May 31, 2012 2 mins read
Trade between Bhutan and Bangladesh

Trade

May 30, 2012 0 mins read
Minor Rape : Traditional healer sentenced to nine years plus

Crime - Rape

May 30, 2012 1 mins read
Dry Spell : Near drought conditions in Trashigang

Agriculture - Weather

May 30, 2012 1 mins read
Yangchenphug Assault Case : Students receive various sentences

Assult - Yangchenphu

May 30, 2012 2 mins read
Excise Duty : GoI to reimburse Nu 3B

GOI - Exercise Refund

May 30, 2012 2 mins read
Thimphu TechPark : Genpact backs out . for now

Thimphu Tech Park

May 30, 2012 2 mins read
A practical paradigm for our education system

My Say

May 30, 2012 2 mins read
Wrong about right to information

Editorial

May 30, 2012 2 mins read
SAARC News Agencies : Crying need for a common platform

SAARC News Agency

May 30, 2012 1 mins read
Online Visa System : How safe is it, actually?

Visa

May 30, 2012 2 mins read
Lhuentse Higher Secondary School 8 students admitted to hospital

Education - Nutrition

May 30, 2012 2 mins read
Fourth Thromde Tshogdue : Bid to hike water tariff

Thronde - Phuentsholing

May 29, 2012 2 mins read
Bhutan's reserves ought to be in Rupee

Rupee Crisis

May 29, 2012 2 mins read
Bon Festival : Chali kharpu in terminal decline

Heritage

May 29, 2012 2 mins read
Samphel Construction Case : HC upholds lower court verdict

Crime - Contractors

May 29, 2012 1 mins read
Business News Stories : Keeping it simple, stupid

Media

May 29, 2012 2 mins read
RSTA, please ease license issue in Samtse

My Say

May 29, 2012 1 mins read
A manageable `crisis'

Editorial

May 29, 2012 2 mins read
INR Crunch : Hoarding Dollars and bleeding Rupees

Rupee Crunch

May 29, 2012 2 mins read
Yangchenphug Caretaker Attack : OAG indicts four students .

Crime - attack

May 29, 2012 1 mins read
Rupee Outflow : A substantial wage bill leaves the country

Rupee - Labour

May 29, 2012 2 mins read
Rupee Crunch : Nobel laureate certifies it's not crisis

Rupee Crunch - Nobel Laureate

May 29, 2012 1 mins read
Thimphu Open Archery: Enters into semifinals

Thimphu Open Archery

May 28, 2012 0 mins read
Thimphu League Drukstar reigns over Motithang FC

Football

May 28, 2012 1 mins read
Drujeygang, Dagana : Man held for rape of minor

Crime - Rape

May 28, 2012 0 mins read
Phuentsholing, Chukha : The lonely abandoned bull

Tsethar

May 28, 2012 2 mins read
MOU Between Election Commision of Bhutan and Australia

Diplomacy

May 28, 2012 0 mins read
Visa Forgery : Blame game goes back and forth .

Crime - Visa Forgery

May 28, 2012 3 mins read
When disobedience can be dangerous

My Say

May 28, 2012 1 mins read
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Samtse’s hope for becoming fifth Thromde uncertain

Phuentsholing—Although Samtse was declared the country’s fifth dzongkhag thromde by the previous Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) government, the current administration under Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay is shifting gears.

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Learning from the best: Bhutan’s path to a freer press

To raise Bhutan’s standing in the global media landscape, experts suggest drawing lessons from countries that consistent...

May 10, 2025 3 mins read
Govt. plans to cut reliance on private vehicles in Thimphu amid parking woes

The government is planning to reduce Thimphu’s growing dependence on private vehicles by promoting more sustainable mode...

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All gewog administrative officer posts to be filled by end of month

All vacant Gewog Administrative Officer (GAO) positions across the country will be filled by the end of this month, Home...

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Empowering women, boosting trade: Regional conference on rural tourism in Thimphu

A regional conference aimed at promoting cross-border tourism, trade, digital connectivity, and women’s leadership in cl...

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Buffalo rearing declines in Samtse amid labour shortage and shrinking grazing land

Samtse—At 74, Madan Kumar Rai remembers a time when buffaloes were central to life in his village. Once a prominent buff...

May 10, 2025 2 mins read
Govt. allows beef imports from Brazil to address supply issues

The government has approved the import of beef from Brazil starting in February this year, following the completion of a...

May 10, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan, Adani Group sign MoU to jointly develop 5,000MW hydropower projects

The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and India’s Adani Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimphu ye...

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Inflation hits 11-month high in March, driven by rising food prices

The cost of goods and services in the country rose sharply in March this year, with the inflation rate climbing to 3.52...

May 09, 2025 2 mins read
Smarter cleaner future for Thimphu underway

Thimphu Thromde is digitally transforming its operations to tackle the persistent issue of waste management. The city’s...

May 09, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan’s trade with Thailand hits record high

Bhutan’s imports from Thailand surged to Nu 2.67 billion in 2024, making the Southeast Asian country the third-largest source of imported goods.

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New vegetable market under construction in Samtse

Samtse—For many years, farmers in Samtse have sold vegetables from under makeshift tents, battling monsoon rains and bla...

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Organic vegetables provide new livelihoods for Kochin farmers

Tashichoeling, Samtse — For 78-year-old Kamala Tamang of Kochin in Tendruk, saving money in a bank had been unimaginable...

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Major financial sector reforms crucial to realising 13th Plan goals

Sweeping reforms in the financial sector are essential for the country to achieve the ambitious goals of its 13th Plan,...

Apr 14, 2025 3 mins read
AmA by Deki Natural Dyes

In an age dominated by fast fashion and synthetic dyes, a Bhutanese entrepreneur is turning to the past to craft a more sustainable future using natural dyes.

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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...

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

In a world that first instills fear in us, only to sell us a product or service to eliminate that fear, we find ourselves trapped in a never ending cycle of anxiety and temporary relief. At a time when humanity is addicted to economic growth at all costs, it is easy to lose sight of the deeper question, the mother of why we do what we do: our pursuit of happiness.

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Ask Mr Bhutan

As a collective, humanity has never been richer, more connected, more informed, and more protected from all cause disease and mortality. Yet it is very clear t...

Apr 12, 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 closest to our doors, the SAARC region, yet there seems to be some silence in calling out to de-escalate...

May 10, 2025 2 mins read
Health at the doorstep

The Ministry of Health’s launch of the Annual Household-Health Surveillance (AHS) programme marks a significant step in Bhutan’s journey toward strengthening primary healthcare. At a tim...

May 09, 2025 2 mins read
Digitising Bhutanese: A big step forward

The GovTech Agency’s initiative to equip half of Bhutan’s population with essential digital skills—or at least enable them to safely navigate online services—is not just timely but a necessary stride toward progress. With a target to achiev...

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Building future: One dance, one wall, one child at a time

In an era where institutions are stretched thin and community bonds often feel like relics of the past, the story of Daw...

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A bigger tax pie, but fewer at the table

The latest figures from the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) reveal a significant increase in income tax collection—Nu 16.87 billion as of April 18 this year, marking a 16.81 percent surge compared to the same period last year. On th...

May 05, 2025 2 mins read
Media reflects

It is not often that media institutions introspect on their own standing. Yet, the annual release of global press freedom rankings invariably sparks reflection am...

May 03, 2025 2 mins read
Unleashing private sector potential

Policymakers have reiterated the mantra that the private sector is the “engine of growth”.  This phrase has adorned national plans, speeches, and policy statements for decades, to the point that it has become a passé, nothing...

May 02, 2025 2 mins read
Call for stronger biosecurity measures

The recent confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Dagana should serve as a serious wake-up call—not just for pig farmers in Lhamoizingkha and Nichula, but also for the entire livestock sector across the country. With nine farms...

May 01, 2025 2 mins read
Looking beyond the numbers

Bhutan’s economic outlook for the next fiscal year appears positive. According to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update, the economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in fiscal yea...

Apr 30, 2025 2 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
PHPA-II commissions third unit, adding 170 MW to national grid

Wangdue—The third unit of Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project was commissioned yesterday, boosting the plant’s total gen...

Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read
Manufacturing sector at a crossroads

The country’s economy, facing nearly three decades of premature de-industrialisation, requires a targeted industrial pol...

Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read
Pioneering organic glass noodles

Forty-year-old entrepreneur Sonam Zangmo from Wangdue is pioneering organic glass noodles (Finn) made from buckwheat and...

Mar 19, 2025 3 mins read
Ask Mr Bhutan

A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders....

Mar 22, 2025 1 mins read
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...

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Ask Mr Bhutan

The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...

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Ask Mr Bhutan

The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living i...

Feb 08, 2025 1 mins read
Strengthening alternative dispute resolution

The business landscape in the country is rapidly evolving with foreign investments seen as critical to national developm...

Apr 29, 2025 2 mins read
Our forests are burning

Our forests, long a symbol of our environmental leadership, are going up in smoke. In just five months, fires have cause...

Apr 28, 2025 2 mins read
Strengthening the bond of friendship

Bhutan is celebrating the state visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Q...

Apr 26, 2025 2 mins read
Royal diplomacy: How King strengthened ties with Thailand

Diplomatic relationships are often built in conference rooms, signed into existence with handshakes and ink. But in rare...

Apr 25, 2025 2 mins read
For inclusive healthcare

A recent medical and dental camp organised by the Ability Bhutan Society (ABS), in collaboration with DANTAK healthcare...

Apr 24, 2025 2 mins read

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