June of 1985

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HAA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LIFTS INTER-DET IMTRAT CUP

Sport

Jun 29, 1985 0 mins read
SOCCER SEASON BEGINS IN THIMPHU

Sport

Jun 29, 1985 0 mins read
HRH TENGYE LYONPO LEAVES FOR KATHMANDU

Royalties

Jun 29, 1985 0 mins read
India House Club Presents Cultural Show

Drama

Jun 29, 1985 0 mins read
New Education Policy to be introduced

Education-Policy/Planning/Conference Workshop

Jun 29, 1985 3 mins read
GURU RINPOCHE

Buddhism

Jun 29, 1985 5 mins read
DASHO SONAM RABGYE PASSES AWAY

Diseased Personalities

Jun 29, 1985 1 mins read
Guru Rinpoche's Birthday Celebrated

Jun 29, 1985 0 mins read
AIEI Team Visits Bhutan

Visitors

Jun 22, 1985 1 mins read
Save the Children Fund, Gaylegphug

UN Agencies

Jun 22, 1985 1 mins read
The Asiatic Society School of Oriental Studies

Education-Scholarships

Jun 22, 1985 0 mins read
Social Work by the Youth Welfare Association

Associations

Jun 22, 1985 1 mins read
District Rural Credit Assistants in-country Training

Royal Monetary Authority (RMA)

Jun 22, 1985 1 mins read
Browse Archives
FDI in agriculture stalled as Cabinet approval drags on

Nearly a year after the government announced 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agriculture sector, some 12 interested foreign companies are waiting for the Cabinet to approve the FDI policy to enter the market.

Mar 18, 2025 2 mins read
First MBBS campus to be built in Wangchutaba, Babesa

The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) will construct a fully-fledged campus for its Bachel...

Mar 18, 2025 4 mins read
Challenges and opportunities in adopting climate-smart agriculture

High upfront costs, uncertain returns, market barriers, limited access to credit, and a lack of awareness are among the...

Mar 18, 2025 3 mins read
Punakha festivals draw bigger tourist crowds this year

Punakha—The annual Punakha Tshechu and Dromchoe festivals this year witnessed an increase in tourist arrivals.

Mar 18, 2025 2 mins read
10X growth achievable but capital injection crucial: SOEs

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) aim to achieve a tenfold revenue expansion in line with the government’s 2050 economic gr...

Mar 17, 2025 5 mins read
Living with fear in the US?

The small Bhutanese community in the US—and their loved ones back home—are closely watching as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration. With US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launching large-scale deportation sweeps, anxiety is mounting over reports of Bhutanese nationals appearing on ICE lists circulating on social media.

Feb 01, 2025 2 mins read
Faith-based change should work

Long before modern conservation theories emerged, Bhutan and its people championed a form of sustainable living deeply rooted in Buddhism. The power of faith, reflected in a new initiative by the World Wildlife...

Jan 30, 2025 2 mins read
Big dreams need bold reforms

As Bhutanese, we are proud of our distinct identity. The most common narrative is how we take pride in our history, rich cultural heritage, pristine environment, carbon-negative status, and Gross National...

Jan 29, 2025 2 mins read
On the right step

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has taken a commendable stride by initiating a comprehensive plan to engage the private sector in the 13th Plan. This mo...

Jan 28, 2025 2 mins read
Bridging interest and action in education gap

The mentoring programme initiated by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in partnership with the A...

Jan 27, 2025 2 mins read

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Ed Sheeran in Bhutan: A harmony of aspirations

Bhutan witnessed an extraordinary event that left its mark not just on those who attended, but also on the nation as a w...

Jan 25, 2025 2 mins read
Fire accidents demand urgent action from All

Forest fires in Thimphu have become an alarming, recurring issue. The destructive fires not only threaten the delicate e...

Jan 24, 2025 2 mins read
Smuggling and investigations

It is said that crime and sex stories sell well in the media. This could be true considering the questions from the publ...

Jan 23, 2025 2 mins read
What a contrast!

In the face of rising unemployment, the latest labour force survey report comes as a big concern demanding immediate att...

Jan 22, 2025 2 mins read
Paying for a fault not ours

This year, 2025, will be the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, with March 21 to be observed as the World Day...

Jan 21, 2025 2 mins read

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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