June of 1981

Archives

Thimphu Basketball Championship

Sport

Jun 13, 1981 0 mins read 559 views
On bicycle to Bhutan

Bhutan- India

Jun 27, 1981 0 mins read 563 views
Inter-office football league

Sport

Jun 27, 1981 0 mins read 584 views
Saleem assumes charges as UNIC Director

Bhutan- India

Jun 27, 1981 0 mins read 653 views
Jakar Junior High school gets electricity-cum-drinking water supply

Education- Schools

Jun 27, 1981 1 mins read 524 views
Youth training camp

Training/Workshop/Seminar/Country

Jun 27, 1981 1 mins read 496 views
15th Dzongkhag Yargye Tshogchung of Phuntsholing

Dzongkhags

Jun 13, 1981 2 mins read 473 views
54th session of the National Assembly to begin soon

National Assembly

Jun 13, 1981 0 mins read 548 views
Dzongkhag Yargye Tshogchung : Chirang

Dzongkhags

Jun 13, 1981 3 mins read 469 views
Colonel Lam Dorji promoted as major general

Promotion

Jun 13, 1981 1 mins read 511 views
External Affairs Minister of India to visit Bhutan

Bhutan- India

Jun 06, 1981 0 mins read 433 views
WFP for schools in Eastern Bhutan

WFP (World Food Program)

Jun 06, 1981 1 mins read 527 views
Kharbandi Technical School Certificate Course

Institutions

Jun 06, 1981 0 mins read 545 views
The late President of Bangladesh - Ziaur Rahman

Bhutan-Bangladesh

Jun 06, 1981 2 mins read 560 views
Training for the future: Animal Husbandry

Animal Husbandry Policy

Jun 06, 1981 2 mins read 483 views
Valedictory ceremony

Animal Husbandry Institution

Jun 06, 1981 1 mins read 511 views
Browse Archives
Farmer alleges SMCL mine damaged paddy fields; company promises restoration

On September 19, 2025, Sonam Tashi submitted a formal petition to the Gup of Phuntshothang Gewog, requesting an investigation and restoration support.

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 3,954 views
GMC zhabtog volunteers conclude five-day effort with unity and resolve

Many volunteers spent the week sleeping in guest houses and gewog halls, cooking together in makeshift kitchens, waking...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 2,924 views
Wangdue Dzongkhag Court orders community service in place of prison term

According to the police report submitted to the court, Sangay Tempa returned home intoxicated after participating in pre...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 5,569 views
Bhutan seeks stronger global health influence as WHO leadership looms

“The Executive Board chair is a very powerful but also a very sensitive position,” said the Health Secretary. “We must e...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 1,506 views
WFP donates Nu 4.2M in mobile storage units to boost Bhutan’s disaster readiness

The Bhutan office of the World Food Programme has contributed 13 mobile storage units valued at Nu 4.2 million to the De...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 1,360 views
Motithang HSS wins Indo-Bhutan Friendship Quiz 2026

A total of six teams participated, each comprising three students, representing Motithang HSS, Dechencholing HSS, Babesa...

Apr 15, 2026 1 mins read 1,929 views
Bhutan’s art scene shifts towards introspection and individual expression

Bhutan’s art scene is evolving as a new generation of artists explores more personal and introspective themes while rema...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 3,537 views
OAG charges Rapper Cutie and Kelden Dorji in Paro stabbing Case

The victim has also been charged with assault, while eight others face charges including battery and aiding and abetting...

Apr 13, 2026 3 mins read 4,122 views
Kabesa LAP moves forward after 15-year delay

After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by...

Apr 11, 2026 3 mins read 4,811 views
Unregulated AI content raises risk of cultural distortion

The rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to s...

Apr 11, 2026 3 mins read 3,673 views
Startups call for support beyond seed funding

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.

Mar 21, 2026 3 mins read 3,432 views
National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

Feb 25, 2026 2 mins read 4,835 views
Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

Feb 18, 2026 4 mins read 4,709 views
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 202...

Feb 18, 2026 2 mins read 5,136 views
You’re not what you think you are

You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.

Apr 18, 2026 4 mins read 859 views
Sundays at Le Méridien

The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.

Apr 13, 2026 3 mins read 1,280 views
The trap of spiritual materialism

Apr 13, 2026 4 mins read 1,543 views
Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

Apr 04, 2026 4 mins read 1,264 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...

Apr 01, 2026 4 mins read 2,234 views
When Words Create Worlds

Mar 30, 2026 4 mins read 1,405 views
Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Mar 16, 2026 1 mins read 3,114 views
Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 3,340 views
She Lives in the Mirror

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 3,964 views
The environmental toll of wars

The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?

Apr 18, 2026 2 mins read 657 views
A costly fiasco

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 2,049 views
Living hand to mouth

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,566 views
A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...

Apr 04, 2026 2 mins read 2,065 views
When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...

Apr 01, 2026 2 mins read 1,801 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 3,127 views
Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...

Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 2,354 views
Policy versus ground reality

The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...

Mar 21, 2026 2 mins read 2,654 views
A costly reality

Mar 18, 2026 2 mins read 2,570 views
What’s our contingency plan?

Mar 14, 2026 2 mins read 2,904 views

Advertisement

Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 11,798 views
Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 7,895 views
ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 6,948 views
New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...

Jan 03, 2026 3 mins read 7,914 views
BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...

Dec 20, 2025 2 mins read 8,875 views
When our pursuits for happiness become our chains

Mar 16, 2026 4 mins read 2,730 views
Pindarika: Myth, desire, and revenge on big screen

Mar 10, 2026 1 mins read 2,571 views
A night for silver screen in Punakha

For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...

Mar 02, 2026 2 mins read 2,518 views
Your Body, Your First Responsibility

Mar 02, 2026 1 mins read 2,714 views
What an entrepreneurial bureaucracy must do

Mar 11, 2026 2 mins read 3,505 views
Urgent call to skill our youth

Mar 07, 2026 2 mins read 4,154 views
Bracing for impacts of distant wars

Mar 04, 2026 2 mins read 3,262 views
Beyond the statistics

Feb 28, 2026 2 mins read 3,236 views
An auspicious beginning

Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....

Feb 25, 2026 3 mins read 3,380 views

Recents

The environmental toll of wars

The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?

Read More

No data available