February of 1998

Archives

Impressive increase of health coverage in Trashigang dzongkhag

Health/ BHU/ Dispensary/ ORC

Feb 13, 1998 4 mins read
Principal keeps students busy

Education- Schools

Feb 26, 1998 1 mins read
Procurement policies highlighted

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Feb 26, 1998 1 mins read
Generous contributions for dratshang

Dratshang

Feb 26, 1998 1 mins read
Relations with S Korea to Expand<br>

Bhutan - Korea

Feb 26, 1998 1 mins read
BTC hotels closed

Tourism

Feb 26, 1998 0 mins read
Kurtoe: home of Kushuthara<br>

Handicraft

Feb 20, 1998 2 mins read
A 1997 flashback : the year of the Ox

Wrap Up News

Feb 20, 1998 10 mins read
Canada was embarassed

Letters to the Editor

Feb 20, 1998 1 mins read
Compassion and harmony<br>

Letters to the Editor

Feb 20, 1998 1 mins read
Article is not true

Letters to the Editor

Feb 20, 1998 3 mins read
The year that was

Editorial

Feb 20, 1998 3 mins read
It's hot in more ways than one, say Kurtoe chilli growers

Agriculture/Crops/Mushroom

Feb 20, 1998 3 mins read
Continuing a tradition<br>

Bhutan - Tradition

Feb 20, 1998 3 mins read
Eighth Plan programmes for Lhuntse dzongkhag discussed

Planning

Feb 20, 1998 17 mins read
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First MBBS campus to be built in Wangchutaba, Babesa

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Challenges and opportunities in adopting climate-smart agriculture

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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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