May of 2001

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Global Movement for children in Bhutan to focus on wholesome education

Education

May 04, 2001 2 mins read 307 views
Druk Air : wings clipped

Editorial

May 04, 2001 2 mins read 315 views
A boost to eco-friendly road construction

Roads

May 04, 2001 2 mins read 333 views
Dutch community celebrates Queens's Day

Bhutan - Netherlands

May 04, 2001 1 mins read 316 views
Druk Air problem caused by staff

Druk Air

May 04, 2001 2 mins read 315 views
Squable continues over moving of Druk Air staff to Paro

Druk Air

May 04, 2001 3 mins read 351 views
Woman pursues her " mission" to ease the suffering of animals

Animal Husbandry Activities

May 04, 2001 4 mins read 315 views
Divine favours

Sport

May 04, 2001 2 mins read 435 views
Druk Air flight

Druk Air

May 04, 2001 0 mins read 348 views
Archery final

Archery

May 04, 2001 0 mins read 365 views
LDC conference

UN Agencies

May 04, 2001 0 mins read 396 views
Minister in Europe

Bhutan - Netherlands

May 04, 2001 0 mins read 296 views
Recitation

Nunneries

May 11, 2001 0 mins read 366 views
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ESP Secretariat reports tangible impact across key sectors

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CCAA reviews consumer law amid surge in e-commerce fraud

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Advance payments leave mandarin suppliers facing losses

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Criminal convictions drop sharply in 2025

Bhutan recorded a sharp decline in criminal convictions in 2025, with the number of individuals found guilty falling by nearly a quarter compared with the previous year.

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Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

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Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

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ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

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New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

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BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

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Bhutan attracts major impact finance commitments at SDG forum

During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...

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Businesses propose action oriented public-private forum to address private sector woes

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...

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Giku-Na: A corner for a community

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Koo Me Zha: A film review

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A Café that kept it Simple

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When stillness stirs a nation

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Fitness is not defined by body size or age

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Projecting growth

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Builders or buyers?

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The burden of cancer

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Inconvenience caused is highly not appreciated

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The tourism paradox

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A relief for the hotel industry

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High-value tourism, low-value jobs?

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Tying the loose ends of GST reform

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GST transition pains need urgent fixes

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Making GST work past early hiccups

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Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

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Movie Review: Lights, Camera, Action!

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The Hamptons, born from the love of cooking

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Yarn roses, tiny dolls, and business of careful hands

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Turning bridal hairstyling into a trend

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Birbi and the art of taking your time

Jan 26, 2026 1 mins read 2,331 views
The cost of delay

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A new chapter for Kuensel

Two decades ago, in February 2005, Kuensel increased its publication frequency to twice a week. This move was a direct r...

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Strengthening the third sector

Over the years, the civil society sector has quietly assumed a critical role in bridging policy and people. Often referr...

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Why selective privatisation in healthcare makes sense

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