November of 2000

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Water needed for BHU

Letters to the Editor

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 405 views
The housing shortage

Letters to the Editor

Nov 03, 2000 5 mins read 442 views
Golf

Golf

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 579 views
Suicide

Crime

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 519 views
Kagyud Moenlam

Festival (A-Z)

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 350 views
Fare increase

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 392 views
Musical

Special Commission For Cultural Affairs/ Bhutan Music/ RAPA

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 420 views
RICB Shares

Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICB)

Nov 03, 2000 0 mins read 388 views
Monsoon inflicts Nu 450 m damages at Tala project

Hydro Project

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 378 views
Japan assists project to bridge IT gap

Computer/Internet

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 403 views
The EC: an important partner

Bhutan-European Countries

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 425 views
Draft environment assessment act discussed

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 524 views
Learning material for students developed

Books

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 288 views
A harrowing period for Druk Air over

Druk Air

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 490 views
Bhutan admitted to Asian audit institution

Royal Audit Authority (RAA)

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 448 views
Digital divide top agenda at Asia-Pacific summit

Computer/Internet

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 349 views
Advent of publishing/printing industry

Books

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 426 views
Taekwondo meet in Samtse

November 3, 2000 -The Samtse Junior High School took the championship trophy of the first Inter-School Taekwondo Championship held in Samtse.

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 327 views
Wangdue women learn about vegetable gardening

Agriculture Activities

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 351 views
Firewood supply decreasing each year

Forestry Institution

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 390 views
Rehabilitating and integrating the disabled in the community

Disabled

Nov 03, 2000 5 mins read 410 views
Crematorium: why the delay?

Crematorium

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 391 views
A hope for disabled children

Disabled

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 402 views
RCSC receives support from Danida

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 368 views
Bhutan meets donors : a new approach

International Assistance

Nov 03, 2000 2 mins read 424 views
Helvetas & Bhutan : a successful journey

Helvetas

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 383 views
An RTM with a difference

Editorial

Nov 03, 2000 3 mins read 426 views
BBS to capture listeners with morning broadcasts

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Nov 03, 2000 1 mins read 384 views
Indian ambassador presents credentials

Indian Ambassadors to Bhutan

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 420 views
Iodine deficiency disorder will not be a major health concern for Bhutan

Health Disease

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 353 views
NIE organises 21-kilometre run in Paro

National Institute Of Education (NIE)

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 316 views
Bhutan to attend climate change conference in the Hague

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 331 views
Monk body appoints representatives in the Royal Advisory Council

Dratshang

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 356 views
Archery team disqualified after controversy

Archery

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 355 views
Government contribution to Health Trust Fund to be met from ADB soft loan

Government Department

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 364 views
RTM participants share their views on the Thimphu meeting

International Issues

Nov 10, 2000 9 mins read 350 views
BBS leases 30-minute air time to private company

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 335 views
First day of RTM focuses on political issues

International Issues

Nov 10, 2000 6 mins read 376 views
The RTM Looks at Bhutan's Future Challenges

International Issues

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 334 views
US 1.00 million from Norway to Health Trust Fund

Health Trust Fund

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 347 views
Bhutanese archers win three golds

Archery

Nov 10, 2000 2 mins read 361 views
A clarification about water for BHU

Letters to the Editor

Nov 10, 2000 1 mins read 331 views
IT - information before technology

Letters to the Editor

Nov 10, 2000 4 mins read 372 views
213 graduates attend convocation at Sherubtse College

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Nov 10, 2000 3 mins read 330 views
A happy week

Editorial

Nov 10, 2000 3 mins read 340 views
WWF

WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 429 views
RNR for Chali

Animal Husbandry Activities

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 379 views
Internet

Bhutan - UN

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 422 views
HM's birthday

National Day

Nov 10, 2000 0 mins read 401 views
Government quarters to be alloted through lottery

Government Department

Nov 17, 2000 1 mins read 344 views
Browse Archives
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Gold entering a bear market?

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Nov 07, 2025 3 mins read 3,712 views
Govt. expands chain-link fencing to curb wildlife threats on farmland

The government is expanding the use of chain-link fencing across the country to protect farmland from wild animals, a pr...

Nov 07, 2025 1 mins read 653 views
As glaciers melt, highland taps run dry

Laya, Gasa-The tap outside Phento’s home in Laya is a barometer of a growing crisis. Once reliable, its flow has dwindled to a trickle, dictating the daily rhythm of her life and that of her neighbours. The 25-year-old now plans her chor...

Nov 07, 2025 4 mins read 554 views
Inclusive education still out of reach for highland students

Laya, Gasa—Jigme Dorji, a Class X student of Laya Middle Secondary School (MSS) in Gasa, aspires to become a professiona...

Nov 07, 2025 4 mins read 1,313 views
Man sentenced to life for murder of former Dorji Lopen

The Punakha District Court sentenced Ugyen Tshering, 20-year-old former monk from Mongar, to life in prison for the murd...

Nov 07, 2025 2 mins read 19,955 views
New Co-CEOs appointed to lead Gelephu Mindfulness City

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Nov 06, 2025 1 mins read 853 views
Weak support systems keep women out of politics

Although most Bhutanese women now actively participate as voters, socio-cultural barriers, family preferences, weak supp...

Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 703 views
Bhutan runs out of coal and talc, dolomite now drives mineral sector

Bhutan has depleted its known reserves of coal and talc, according to the Annual Environmental Accounts Statistics 2025...

Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 7,587 views
Gedu College of Business Studies to host internship drive under new curriculum

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Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 2,329 views
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.

Oct 22, 2025 2 mins read 640 views
The silent killer we can no longer ignore

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...

Oct 21, 2025 2 mins read 2,090 views
Building our human capital for the digital future

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

Oct 20, 2025 2 mins read 745 views
The world needs a peace prayer

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...

Oct 18, 2025 2 mins read 832 views
Why our highland festivals matter

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...

Oct 17, 2025 2 mins read 1,780 views
The recent floods are not of our making

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...

Oct 16, 2025 2 mins read 5,653 views
Celebrating sovereignty in colours and songs

As dawn broke over Dangochang and the Jomolhari Mountain Festival came alive, the thin air of Soe carried more than the...

Oct 15, 2025 2 mins read 713 views
When care itself becomes a national challenge: Time to face the future, not the past

There was a time when we, as a nation, took comfort in believing that the warmth of family and community would be enough...

Oct 14, 2025 2 mins read 1,441 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 1,207 views
In the face of natural disasters

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...

Oct 11, 2025 2 mins read 1,107 views
From stillness to surge: GMC sparks an economic rebirth

Gelephu, once a quiet border town where the pace of life slowed with dusk, is now alive with the rhythm of renewal. The...

Oct 10, 2025 2 mins read 1,180 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 1,208 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 1,366 views
The ESP Imbroglio

When the government unveiled the Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), the country was still recovering from the i...

Oct 07, 2025 2 mins read 1,930 views
When the monsoon turns unforgiving

For Bhutan, the retreating monsoon is no longer a quiet goodbye to summer rains. It has become a season of growing uncer...

Oct 06, 2025 2 mins read 808 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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