September of 2017

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A strong relationship is based on trust not legal agreements

k2

Sep 15, 2017 3 mins read 373 views
Professionalising tour guides

k2

Sep 15, 2017 2 mins read 353 views
Life contains both suffering and joy

k2

Sep 29, 2017 3 mins read 336 views
Shedra Monastic College

k2

Sep 22, 2017 3 mins read 312 views
Infusing GNH values for a meaningful life

k2

Sep 22, 2017 4 mins read 352 views
Transport United sealed national league title undefeated

Football

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 389 views
Man detained for alleged child molestation

Crime

Sep 29, 2017 0 mins read 460 views
Never give up on troubled youth, says counselor

Youth

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 342 views
Lamchey, a village under the river

Lamchey

Sep 29, 2017 1 mins read 362 views
Forms of Address

Perspective

Sep 29, 2017 5 mins read 410 views
Bhutan Airlines signs lease agreement for two aircrafts

Aviation

Sep 29, 2017 1 mins read 343 views
Black-headed Bunting spotted in Gelephu

Bird

Sep 29, 2017 1 mins read 371 views
Bhutan Foundation and Amankora donate for tiger conservation

Donation

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 356 views
Local leaders suggest campus swap for convenience of students

Students

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 358 views
Nge Tsawailama, a story of hope, aspiration and hard work

Film

Sep 29, 2017 1 mins read 350 views
Best diagnosis for better treatment

Health

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 359 views
Counsellors look at communicating and dealing with persons with disability

Disabilities

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 336 views
Health ministry revises infant mortality target for 12th Plan

Health

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 343 views
Fire incidents can be prevented

Letter to the editor

Sep 29, 2017 1 mins read 307 views
All about numbers?

Editorial

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 355 views
Guesthouse opens in Mongar for retired armed force personnel

Guesthouse

Sep 29, 2017 1 mins read 335 views
Counsellors recommend understanding the basics of mental health

Mental health

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 332 views
Labour shortage affects agriculture sector

According to the latest agriculture reports, large movement of people from rural to urban centres is hurting the agriculture sector badly. Fifty-three percent of farmi...

Sep 29, 2017 1 mins read 350 views
ACC asks Bhutan Duty Free Ltd. to revoke 10 appointments

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)

Sep 29, 2017 2 mins read 328 views
Export of limestone powder halted for almost two years

Limestone powder

Sep 29, 2017 3 mins read 369 views
Artists perform to celebrate Korea-Bhutan relations

Bhutan-Korea

Sep 28, 2017 1 mins read 388 views
Cattle obstruct traffic in Phongshing

Cattle

Sep 28, 2017 1 mins read 392 views
Man sentenced for stabbing another

Crime

Sep 28, 2017 1 mins read 319 views
Porous border affects rabies control efforts

Rabies

Sep 28, 2017 2 mins read 382 views
Invest more in sports

Letter to the editor

Sep 28, 2017 1 mins read 332 views
Culture and rights

Editorial

Sep 28, 2017 1 mins read 362 views
Man charged for alleged attempt to rape

Crime

Sep 28, 2017 1 mins read 324 views
BICMA suspends licenses of two entertainment centres

Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA)

Sep 28, 2017 3 mins read 317 views
Board certifies 147 counselors for practice

Bhutan Board for Certified Counselors (BBCC)

Sep 28, 2017 2 mins read 315 views
MoWHS seeks dismissal of Gaseb Construction's appeal

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)

Sep 28, 2017 2 mins read 322 views
128 aspiring NC candidates register with ECB

Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB)

Sep 28, 2017 2 mins read 333 views
Bhutan wins fair play trophy at U-18 SAFF championship

Football

Sep 27, 2017 2 mins read 304 views
TCB launches new website and directory

Tourism

Sep 27, 2017 1 mins read 340 views
Stray arrow victim dies

Accident

Sep 27, 2017 1 mins read 370 views
366 students of Khengkhar MSS infected with influenza

Health diseases

Sep 27, 2017 1 mins read 341 views
Farmers deserve better prices

Letter to the editor

Sep 27, 2017 1 mins read 319 views
Health first

Editorial

Sep 27, 2017 2 mins read 323 views
CMIS to make data storage convenient

National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC)

Sep 27, 2017 1 mins read 338 views
Members of Zhung Dratshang attend Durga puja

Festival

Sep 27, 2017 1 mins read 342 views
Fire razes five houses in Haa

Fire accident

Sep 27, 2017 1 mins read 362 views
OAG charges five in 11kg gold smuggling case

Office of the Attorney General (OAG)

Sep 27, 2017 2 mins read 290 views
Counsellor conference in Thimphu

Conference

Sep 27, 2017 0 mins read 308 views
Bhutanese athletes at risk of unintentional doping

Athletics

Sep 26, 2017 2 mins read 375 views
Residents dress up for Dromchoe celebration

Tshechu

Sep 26, 2017 1 mins read 325 views
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Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

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Need bold reforms to advance women in leadership roles

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The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.

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Safe spaces, unsafe realities

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A small kingdom’s great prayer for the world

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Making ESP education loan more accessible

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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A teacher’s gift to the nation

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Walking for those who cannot walk

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A responsibility we cannot leave to the police alone

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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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