October of 2022

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Helping the CSOs

Letter to the Editor

Oct 19, 2022 2 mins read 319 views
Bhutan's plea and pride

Editorial

Oct 19, 2022 2 mins read 303 views
Former Gyadrungs to the rescue

Local Government

Oct 19, 2022 2 mins read 340 views
Public notary office to function from OAG premises

Judiciary

Oct 19, 2022 2 mins read 326 views
New Dhamdum bridge opens to traffic

Road

Oct 19, 2022 1 mins read 367 views
Ngultrum value drops in Jaigaon

Banks

Oct 19, 2022 2 mins read 297 views
New department to enhance economic and tech cooperation

Economy

Oct 19, 2022 2 mins read 299 views
Bhutanese participate in Japan Week celebrations

Festival

Oct 18, 2022 1 mins read 292 views
Public transport would ease traffic at Kuensel Phodrang

Letter to the Editor

Oct 18, 2022 1 mins read 327 views
At the cost of the people

Editorial

Oct 18, 2022 2 mins read 309 views
JICA Bhutan trains waste managers in four thromdes

Environment

Oct 18, 2022 1 mins read 332 views
Twenty-four scouts complete Trans Bhutan Trail

Road

Oct 18, 2022 2 mins read 339 views
Construction expo concludes

Trade

Oct 18, 2022 1 mins read 329 views
Gawa Zangpo and Karma Yangden win Snowman Race

Sports

Oct 18, 2022 2 mins read 327 views
Hundreds of contractors could terminate works

Construction

Oct 18, 2022 3 mins read 417 views
Home advantage for Bhutanese runners

Sports

Oct 17, 2022 3 mins read 369 views
climate change

Climate

Oct 17, 2022 3 mins read 0 views
Climate change is real

Letter to the Editor

Oct 17, 2022 2 mins read 308 views
For our culture

Editorial

Oct 17, 2022 2 mins read 366 views
Vehicle import quota affected by the moratorium to be renewed

Finance

Oct 17, 2022 2 mins read 345 views
Garment business in Phuentsholing facing difficult time

Trade

Oct 17, 2022 1 mins read 295 views
Documenting Bhutan's vanishing cultures

Culture

Oct 17, 2022 1 mins read 280 views
More than 130 NC aspirants register for upcoming election

Politics

Oct 17, 2022 1 mins read 317 views
Her Majesty the Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck in remote Lunana

Royal

Oct 17, 2022 2 mins read 335 views
Bhutanese runners poised to win the first Snowman Race

Sports

Oct 16, 2022 1 mins read 305 views
Kudos Snowman Race runners!

Letter to the Editor

Oct 16, 2022 1 mins read 349 views
For sustainable food production

Editorial

Oct 16, 2022 2 mins read 404 views
Enhancing the country's digital future

Technology

Oct 16, 2022 2 mins read 331 views
Lhuentse terminates contract of 3 bailey bridges

Construction

Oct 16, 2022 3 mins read 303 views
Homestays business in Phobjikha picking up

Tourism

Oct 16, 2022 2 mins read 314 views
7 farmers face prosecution for allegedly killing tigers

Wild Life

Oct 16, 2022 3 mins read 349 views
Snowman Race runners cross treacherous stretch today

Sports

Oct 14, 2022 1 mins read 304 views
Dremith Kuendhen: Journey to the Floating Paradise

Review

Oct 14, 2022 3 mins read 297 views
A wholesome travel experience in Lhuentse

Perspective

Oct 14, 2022 4 mins read 343 views
Towards building vibrant communities - Ka Ja Throm

Feature Story

Oct 14, 2022 2 mins read 307 views
Farm to factory for premium products

Industries

Oct 14, 2022 1 mins read 277 views
Government can't lift the loan moratorium

Banks

Oct 14, 2022 1 mins read 330 views
Focusing on local production to ensure food security

Food

Oct 14, 2022 2 mins read 299 views
Forex reserve falling but not pressing the panic button yet: PM

Finance

Oct 14, 2022 2 mins read 309 views
Penny wise, pound foolish

Letter to the Editor

Oct 14, 2022 2 mins read 315 views
What growth?

Editorial

Oct 14, 2022 2 mins read 376 views
India provides development assistance of Nu 2,792 million

Grant

Oct 14, 2022 1 mins read 311 views
Clean wage Bill to be deliberate in winter session

Labour

Oct 14, 2022 2 mins read 263 views
Major reforms to take effect after Parliament approval

Parliament

Oct 14, 2022 3 mins read 373 views
13th Plan preparation delayed by months

GNH

Oct 14, 2022 2 mins read 282 views
Changing lifestyles in Trongsa

Feature Story

Oct 13, 2022 2 mins read 294 views
To the government

Letter to the Editor

Oct 13, 2022 1 mins read 293 views
Run for Bhutan and climate change

Editorial

Oct 13, 2022 2 mins read 354 views
Passenger buses to be tracked with GPS

Transport

Oct 13, 2022 1 mins read 331 views
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A year of reckoning

As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroeconomic signals and renewed optimism on paper.

Feb 18, 2026 3 mins read 349 views
Projecting growth

Feb 14, 2026 2 mins read 802 views
Builders or buyers?

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Feb 11, 2026 2 mins read 1,352 views
The burden of cancer

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Inconvenience caused is highly not appreciated

The capital city is, once again, under excavation. From Motithang to Babesa, roads and drains are being dug out severing...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 2,264 views
The tourism paradox

Jan 28, 2026 2 mins read 2,310 views
A relief for the hotel industry

Jan 24, 2026 2 mins read 2,569 views
High-value tourism, low-value jobs?

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Tying the loose ends of GST reform

Jan 17, 2026 2 mins read 3,137 views
GST transition pains need urgent fixes

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The Hamptons, born from the love of cooking

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Yarn roses, tiny dolls, and business of careful hands

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Turning bridal hairstyling into a trend

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Birbi and the art of taking your time

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The cost of delay

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A new chapter for Kuensel

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Strengthening the third sector

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Recents

A year of reckoning

As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroeconomic signals and renewed optimism on paper.

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Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 2025, the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax Act of Bhutan 2025, and major restructuring of corporate and business taxation.

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