January of 1981

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Nursery school upgraded to junior high school

Education- Schools

Jan 24, 1981 0 mins read
Special training in rural development planning

Rural Development

Jan 31, 1981 1 mins read
1980 graduates complete their NSS

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Jan 31, 1981 0 mins read
Drinking water supply for Sibsoo

Water Supply Scheme

Jan 31, 1981 1 mins read
Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers Conference

Non-Aligned

Jan 31, 1981 1 mins read
His Majesty to go on tour of Eastern Bhutan

His Majesty - National Tour

Jan 31, 1981 0 mins read
Snowfall

Meteorology-Climate/Weather

Jan 24, 1981 0 mins read
Bhutanese archers visiting India

Sport

Jan 24, 1981 1 mins read
Sales opening ceremony of "Penden Cement" in Gomtu, Pagli

Penden Cement Authority Ltd. (PCAL)

Jan 24, 1981 1 mins read
Dzongkhag Yargye Tshogchung

Dzongkhags

Jan 24, 1981 3 mins read
RICB to take up pool housing scheme at Gaylegphug

Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICB)

Jan 17, 1981 1 mins read
DSCD of the Department of Information

Telecommunication Department

Jan 17, 1981 1 mins read
Penden cement plant Gomtu

Penden Cement Authority Ltd. (PCAL)

Jan 17, 1981 1 mins read
Land development work at Gaylegphug

Dzongkhags

Jan 17, 1981 1 mins read
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OTT platforms to merge to battle market challenges

In what is a major restructuring of the country’s digital entertainment sector, three leading Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming platforms—Samuh, Shangreela, and Songyala—will merge into a single entity under the name “Samuh+Shangreela”  by June 2025.

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Silent epidemic: Deadly toll of alcohol

Nine-year-old Jigme Palden walks into a retail shop in Changbangdu, Thimphu, and buys a can of beer without any qualms. The shopkeeper neither asks his age nor hesitates to sell him alcohol, despite strict regulations that prohibit liquo...

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GMC International Airport draws strong investment interest from Bhutanese diaspora

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RAA pushes for stricter oversight in construction sector

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Subsidised EV taxis sold to private individuals, corporations, and NGOs

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Recents

Ask Mr Bhutan

A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders. We should minimize criticism and punishment while providing more practical, loving guidance.

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Bhutan moves towards 4G and 5G:3G phase-out underway

To enhance user experience with faster and more reliable mobile services, Bhutan Telecom (BT) is phasing out its 3G network. As part of this transition, 58,000 BT users with 3G-only SIMs have been asked to upgrade to 4G, according to the Bhutan Information and Media Authority (BICMA).

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Tuberculosis: Still a health concern

Tuberculosis (TB) cases have been steadily rising in Bhutan over the past five years, making it a major public health concern. On average, TB cases have increased by 22 annually. In 2024, Bhutan recorded 920 cases, including 66 cases of drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), with 36 fatalities.

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