July of 2000

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Bhutan expresses concern over His Majesty the King’s personal safety

Despite impassioned and repeated pleas, the people of Bhutan have not been able to...

Jul 08, 2000 5 mins read 553 views
Wrong place for archery range

Letters to the Editor

Jul 04, 2000 0 mins read 384 views
People regret "vote of confidence"

The members of the National Assembly conveyed, once again, the consistent message that the Bhutanese people were totally opposed to the Assembly's decision to establish a mechanism for a vote...

Jul 01, 2000 2 mins read 293 views
Danish-Support

Bhutan- Denmark/Finland/Norway

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 481 views
RBA needs to be strengthened

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 2 mins read 377 views
Ngolops should be punished

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 2 mins read 418 views
Bhutan appreciates India's support

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 430 views
Northern border needs surveillance

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 405 views
More Bhutan coverage

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 353 views
Bhutan can be a model

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 1 mins read 386 views
Private sector : why no growth

Letters to the Editor

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 418 views
No easy solution

Editorial

Jul 07, 2000 3 mins read 359 views
National Assembly welcomes the Health Trust Fund

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 6 mins read 428 views
Bhutan expresses concern over His Majesty the King's personal safety

His Majesty

Jul 07, 2000 6 mins read 401 views
Assembly calls for military action if peaceful measures fail

National Assembly

Jul 07, 2000 21 mins read 358 views
Wangdue bridge

Bridges

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 523 views
Internet access

Computer/Internet

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 413 views
Quota withdrawn

Sport

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 392 views
Highways blocked

Roads

Jul 07, 2000 0 mins read 371 views
Samtse police investigate death of missing man

Lost and Fund

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 369 views
National Pension Board: the PF dilemma

National Pension Board (NPB)

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 369 views
Manager of Norgay Cinema shot dead

Crime

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 370 views
Fuelwood efficiency in RBA kitchens

Forest Timber/ Firewood

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 394 views
Population day highlights women's health

WHO (World Health Organisation)

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 308 views
Large expatriate work force : a concern

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 4 mins read 405 views
Taktshang: a sacred monument

Monasteries

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 368 views
Assembly members call for military vehicles to be checked

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 393 views
People who have left Bhutan should not be allowed to return

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 5 mins read 455 views
CDB is active

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 2 mins read 387 views
Military action is necessary

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 354 views
BBS aware of viewer demands

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 432 views
Solution lies in peace

Letters to the Editor

Jul 14, 2000 1 mins read 362 views
Visiting the capital

Editorial

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 414 views
Foreign minister reports on Bhutan-Nepal talks

Bhutan - Nepal Refugee Issue

Jul 14, 2000 3 mins read 308 views
People appreciate the compassion of the Dratshang

Dratshang

Jul 14, 2000 5 mins read 327 views
The national language must be strengthened

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 4 mins read 361 views
National Assembly emphasises the importance of the Bhutanese identity

National Assembly

Jul 14, 2000 7 mins read 388 views
Golf

Golf

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 0 views
Ambassadors conference

Conferences

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 360 views
Road Closed

Roads

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 412 views
Militants assault Bhutanese policemen

Bhutan-Indo/ Border/ ULFA/Bodo

Jul 14, 2000 0 mins read 340 views
Dzongdas streamline dzongkhag development

Home Affairs

Jul 21, 2000 2 mins read 339 views
Fungal attack on apples

Agriculture/Horticulture

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 352 views
Basochu project moves forward

Hydro Project

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 338 views
India and Bhutan to enhance cooperation in agriculture

Bhutan- India

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 337 views
Puppet shows on leprosy staged in schools

Health Disease

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 345 views
Rookie takes National Handicap tournament

Golf

Jul 21, 2000 2 mins read 387 views
Telephone in outer Thimphu

Telecommunication Department

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 328 views
Enthusiasts promote cricket in Bhutan

Cricket

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 380 views
WWF extends support to Bhutan

WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

Jul 21, 2000 1 mins read 318 views
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Bhutan’s democracy: The Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s Vision

When democracy swept through nations as a force of revolution, Bhutan’s own democratic journey unfolded like a quiet and dignified evolution — deliberate, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in the country’s values of unity, peace, and Gross National Happiness (GNH).

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Tribute to His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo

Throughout history, the world has seen countless leaders, yet only a few have embodied the rare harmony of wisdom, compa...

Nov 11, 2025 2 mins read 1,288 views
King who sacrificed his youth to build a future for us

Among the many extraordinary acts of greatness that define the reign of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, what moves t...

Nov 11, 2025 3 mins read 885 views
The Vajrayana King

As Bhutan reflects on its journey as the world’s last Vajrayana kingdom, it becomes ever more evident that the reign of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Dr...

Nov 11, 2025 2 mins read 1,633 views
His Majesty’s enduring legacy of environmental stewardship

Few nations have so deeply intertwined their national identity with environmental consciousness as Bhutan. At the heart...

Nov 11, 2025 6 mins read 1,085 views
Momentous News from Tashichodzong

It was a sunny afternoon in early January 2008, and moments earlier, the future had seemed set. I had finished a productive Skype meeting confirming our plans for the year ahead with my colleagues at the International T...

Nov 11, 2025 14 mins read 1,301 views
A Teacher recalls Drukgyal Zhipa’s educational legacy…

He presided over the largest classroom in the world - 38,394 square kilometres in size. His pupils numbered in excess of...

Nov 11, 2025 6 mins read 1,199 views
King who made culture Bhutan’s shield

It began with a kasho in 1985. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo expressed his concern thus: ‘Our people copy the culture of other countries despite the existence of our distinct culture and etiquette, which is better than any other cou...

Nov 11, 2025 5 mins read 1,982 views
King places his crown in the people’s hands

In July 1998, Bhutan witnessed one of the most emotionally charged sessions in the history of its National Assembly. For...

Nov 11, 2025 6 mins read 1,175 views
Legacy of a great leader

As we celebrate the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, I am deeply honoured to reflect on his extraordinary leadership not only as a citizen...

Nov 11, 2025 3 mins read 1,160 views
Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are calling for a flood protection system after recent floods caused extensive damage, with losses estimated in the billions.

Oct 16, 2025 2 mins read 1,791 views
Lessons we dare not forget

The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembrance. They were a national awakening. The advice of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, given to his son and shared with his people, reads like a moral charter for the country, a mirror reflecting both what we have achieved and what we risk losing if we become complacent.

Nov 13, 2025 2 mins read 764 views
Epitome of friendship

The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects...

Nov 12, 2025 2 mins read 354 views
Honouring the legacy of the Great Fourth

The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, following the untimely passing of his father, the Third Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty inherited a nation in transition, a country ta...

Nov 11, 2025 2 mins read 797 views
The urgency of civil service transformation

none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These ac...

Nov 10, 2025 3 mins read 2,740 views
Should we control social media?

The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.

Nov 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,384 views
Need bold reforms to advance women in leadership roles

Bhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households,...

Nov 07, 2025 3 mins read 671 views
Fraudulent businesses must be punished

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.

Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 2,214 views
Safe spaces, unsafe realities

The opening of three new Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in Mongar, Pemagatshel, and Samdrupjongkhar marks a significant step forward in our effort to protect women and children from violence.

Nov 05, 2025 2 mins read 574 views
A small kingdom’s great prayer for the world

Beginning today, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu will be transformed into a sanctuary of peace and hope as the Glob...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 721 views
Why agile governance and policy innovation matter

Public policy is often imagined as a fixed compass, steady and unbending. But in a rapidly changing world, governance mu...

Nov 03, 2025 2 mins read 716 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...

Sep 22, 2025 4 mins read 2,772 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

Aug 26, 2025 2 mins read 6,948 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...

Aug 18, 2025 2 mins read 4,066 views
One health, one future

Our greatest strength has always been our capacity to look beyond the moment and plan for balanced progress. The recent...

Nov 01, 2025 2 mins read 703 views
Preparing Bhutan for the AI era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key component of organisational...

Oct 31, 2025 2 mins read 1,008 views
Bhutanese youth must prepare for GMC jobs

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is beginning to take shape in tangible ways, creating opportunities and opening new c...

Oct 30, 2025 2 mins read 3,020 views
Making ESP education loan more accessible

The goal of the Economic Stimulus Programme’s (ESP) education loan is, at its core, both forward-looking and noble. It h...

Oct 29, 2025 2 mins read 1,301 views
A teacher’s gift to the nation

It is not often that a Bhutanese citizen receives a prestigious award from abroad. Yet, a teacher from Samtse, Chimi Dem...

Oct 28, 2025 2 mins read 1,946 views

Recents

Healing for peace: A day of compassion, courage, and quiet miracles in Thimphu

Thimphu, November 8 — It was a day filled with warmth, compassion, and quiet miracles. Around a thousand were treated at the Royal Institute of Management (RIM) on Saturday for “Healing for Peace,” an extraordinary event led by renowned traditional healers Master Chris Leong and Master Erik Leong, supported by a team of 20 Tit Tar practitioners and 100 DeSuung volunteers.

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Lessons we dare not forget

The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembrance. They were a national awakening. The advice of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, given to his son and shared with his people, reads like a moral charter for the country, a mirror reflecting both what we have achieved and what we risk losing if we become complacent.

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