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July of 1992

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Maedgang farmers thrive with poultry and pig farming boom

Samtse—Poultry and piggery farming has become a primary source of livelihood for many farmers in Maedgang, under Norbuang gewog in Samtse.

Apr 21, 2025 2 mins read
Heli Bhutan to begin operations this month

Bhutan’s first private helicopter operator, Heli Bhutan Private Limited (Heli Bhutan), will begin its operations by the...

Apr 21, 2025 2 mins read
Blazing cost of forest fires

Forest fires have destroyed around 70,696 acres of forest land across the country in the past five years, according to records with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS).

Apr 19, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan medical relief team returns after successful mission in Myanmar

“Working among the 87-member Bhutan Medical Relief Team (BMRT) in Myanmar for 18 days, I realised that co-operation, dis...

Apr 19, 2025 3 mins read
Patients suffer as Dewathang hospital’s lone gynaecologist absent for months

For more than three months, the gynaecology department at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Military Hospital in Dewathang, Samdrupj...

Apr 19, 2025 2 mins read
RBP to install AI-powered number plate recognition cameras to enhance public safety

To strengthen road safety and support law enforcement in tackling traffic violations, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) will...

Apr 19, 2025 2 mins read
Opposition MP appeals to High Court, claiming insufficient evidence

The opposition Member of Parliament (MP) for Nubi-Tangsibji constituency in Trongsa, Tashi Dorji, who was convicted of c...

Apr 19, 2025 1 mins read
Price guarantee scheme pumps up local meat industry

The price guarantee scheme (PGS), a government backed initiative, is showing early success in boosting local meat and fi...

Apr 19, 2025 2 mins read
Gelephu CRRH installs advanced endoscopic system

Gelephu—The Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital (CRRH) yesterday installed the advanced EVIS X1 CV-1500 endoscopy...

Apr 19, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan receives high-resolution digital topographic map for strategic developmental projects

Bhutan marked a major milestone in its digital development journey with the official handover of the Digital Topographic...

Apr 19, 2025 2 mins read
Real dangers over our heads

For years, the Royal University of Bhutan’s conference hall in Thimphu has hosted policymakers, intellectuals, and experts discussing visions, future plans, and innovative ideas.

Mar 22, 2025 2 mins read
Need to fast-track approval of new FDI rules

A  foreign direct investment (FDI) company has been navigating the bureaucratic corridors for more than a year now tryin...

Mar 21, 2025 2 mins read
Safeguarding our agricultural future

Bhutan’s agricultural exports have shown impressive performance, generating Nu 3.51 billion last year. Cardamom, oranges, potatoes, and cordyceps continue to be the backbone of rural livelihoods, bringing much-needed revenue int...

Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read
Us and the US

Much to the relief of Bhutan and its citizens, the United States has upgraded Bhutan to its “yellow” category under revised travel restrictions, lifting the ea...

Mar 19, 2025 2 mins read
What it will take to create Bhutan's first unicorn

Bhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of...

Mar 18, 2025 2 mins read

Stock Today

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BNBL -0.64 29.34
BBPL 0.50 18.00
BCCL -1.03 48.14
BFAL -5.50 128.31
BIL -0.43 62.00
BPCL 0.00 43.00
BTCL 4.37 570.00
DFAL 2.51 94.95
DPL -0.04 12.50
DPNB 0.11 29.21
DWAL -2.26 92.74
GICB -1.50 26.50
KCL -0.01 34.00
PCAL -0.05 28.00
RICB -3.32 82.71
STCB 2.42 48.46
TBL -4.55 45.54
SVL -0.40 5.20
Forex reserves reach USD 700 million, up by 15 percent

The country’s foreign exchange reserves grew by 15.39 percent year-over-year, reaching USD 700.51 million as of December...

Feb 18, 2025 2 mins read
Will Starlink disrupt local internet market?

Starlink’s recent entry into the country promises high-speed connectivity, potentially disrupting the market long domina...

Feb 15, 2025 2 mins read
Businesses in Phuentsholing struggle to rebound

Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country...

Feb 15, 2025 3 mins read
Finance ministry revises hospitality and entertainment budget

Following recommendations by Royal Audit Authority (RAA), the finance ministry has revised the guidelines for the hospit...

Feb 15, 2025 3 mins read
Two textile startup ideas awarded

Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50,000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic En...

Feb 15, 2025 2 mins read
Need to ensure accountability in agricultural investments

The Royal Audit Authority’s recent findings on the inefficiencies in our agricultural investments raise serious concerns...

Mar 17, 2025 2 mins read
Private participation in healthcare: A step forward

The government's recent announcement to allow private and foreign investments in the healthcare sector has sparked debat...

Mar 15, 2025 2 mins read
Alcohol: Weighing it between culture and cost

We are facing a crisis—one that is quietly devastating families, straining the healthcare system, and costing lives. Alc...

Mar 14, 2025 2 mins read
Forced to live across the border

Phuentsholing, the commercial capital of the country, is grappling with a housing crisis. People living in the border to...

Mar 13, 2025 2 mins read
Resorting to retired teachers

The education ministry’s decision to rehire retired teachers is a sound move, though it may be disheartening for teacher...

Mar 12, 2025 2 mins read

Recents

Charting an opportunity for judiciary

Our judiciary today faces significant challenges, foremost among them being a persistent public perception of bias and inconsistency in the delivery of justice. This perception potentially arises in the lack of transparency surrounding judicial decisions, which are not made accessible for public scrutiny or academic evaluation beyond the immediate parties involved in each case. As a result, public

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