April of 2003

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Pneumonia death causes unnecessary worry

Health Disease

Apr 18, 2003 2 mins read
Sherubtse convocation

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Apr 18, 2003 2 mins read
Bhutan plays Guam Wednesday

South Asian Federation Games (SAFG)

Apr 18, 2003 1 mins read
BBS sues private cable operator

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Apr 18, 2003 2 mins read
Devotees united as spiritual families

Wang

Apr 18, 2003 2 mins read
Court helps STCB collect old dues

State Trading Corporation of Bhutan (STCB)

Apr 18, 2003 2 mins read
More cars, more congestion, more risks

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Apr 18, 2003 2 mins read
Personal donation for Gasa Dzongkhag

Dzongs

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Community based tourism

Tourism

Apr 11, 2003 2 mins read
Talo Shedra takes `move for health' hilux

Lottery

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Temple renovation

Dzongkhags

Apr 11, 2003 0 mins read
UK sponsor for Thimphu soccer club

Sport

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Unhealthy trend in archery tournament

Sport

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Much achieved and lots to do

WHO (World Health Organisation)

Apr 11, 2003 3 mins read
Seismic designed buildings

Geology & Mines

Apr 11, 2003 2 mins read
VHWs: bringing wider health coverage

Health/ BHU/ Dispensary/ ORC

Apr 11, 2003 3 mins read
First major renovation of Semtokha dzong

Dzongs

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Drupwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche to visit Bhutan in May

Religious Personalities

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
SAF games postponed... again

South Asian Federation Games (SAFG)

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
400 million yen to increase food production

Bhutan- Japan

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Metering the taxi

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Apr 11, 2003 2 mins read
The Rigsar Dranyen

Special Commission For Cultural Affairs/ Bhutan Music/ RAPA

Apr 11, 2003 2 mins read
Asian Cup qualifiers kick-off April 23

Sport

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Musing in New York

Letters to the Editor

Apr 11, 2003 5 mins read
To serve

Editorial

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Another conspiracy theory ?

Editorial

Apr 11, 2003 2 mins read
Tourism hit bad

Tourism

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Preparing for the constitution

Constitutions

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Thri in eastern Bhutan

Wang

Apr 11, 2003 2 mins read
Sacred art on display

Antique Preservation

Apr 11, 2003 2 mins read
Lama passes away

Diseased Religious Personalities

Apr 11, 2003 0 mins read
No compromise on SARS

Health Disease

Apr 11, 2003 3 mins read
42 HIV cases in Bhutan

Health-HIV/AIDS

Apr 11, 2003 1 mins read
Slow start to Ninth Plan

Planning

Apr 11, 2003 3 mins read
TB in Bhutan has a younger face

Health Disease

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
How Zhemgang derived its name

Bhutan - History

Apr 04, 2003 3 mins read
BFAL board meets in Tokyo

Bhutan Ferro Alloys Ltd (BFAL)

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
SAARC librarians trained at RIM

Computer/Internet

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
AMC : producing its own

Agriculture Institutions

Apr 04, 2003 3 mins read
From Chamkhar to Dekiling

Dzongkhags

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
Mental health : a multi pronged issue

Health Disease

Apr 04, 2003 8 mins read
Grant for Serbithang botanic garden

Agriculture Activities

Apr 04, 2003 1 mins read
Everest expedition on

Trekking

Apr 04, 2003 1 mins read
Home to streets to custody

Social Problem (Bhutan)

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
Health conference discuss progress and constraints

Health- Conference/Workshop/Meeting

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
One last try to elect municipal leaders

City Corporation

Apr 04, 2003 1 mins read
Enforcing nightclub rules

Club (A-Z)

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
Slim is in

Health Activities

Apr 04, 2003 2 mins read
Illegal attics will be demolished if not rectified

City Corporation

Apr 04, 2003 1 mins read
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School in tents

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QNET victims demand stronger action against fraudsters

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New vegetable market under construction in Samtse

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Apr 17, 2025 2 mins read
New vegetable market under construction in Samtse

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Major financial sector reforms crucial to realising 13th Plan goals

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AmA by Deki Natural Dyes

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BOB introduces flexible credit line and premium cards

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Online potato auction boosts trade and revenue

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Mar 31, 2025 2 mins read
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Bhutan auctions wine on global stage

For the first time, Bhutanese vintage wine will go under the hammer on the global stage, marking a historic moment for the country’s nascent wine industry.

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Soyalla: The Bhutanese tofu maker

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Mar 21, 2025 3 mins read
PHPA-II commissions third unit, adding 170 MW to national grid

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Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read
Ask Mr Bhutan

As a collective, humanity has never been richer, more connected, more informed, and more protected from all cause disease and mortality. Yet it is very clear that this new reality has not translated into a happier existence. More is not the answer.

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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In search of quality

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Life after kidney transplant

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Inflation may be easing, but the pain still lingers

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Apr 17, 2025 2 mins read
A knockout triumph

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Apr 16, 2025 2 mins read
Strengthening ties on steel rails: New chapter in Bhutan-India friendship

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Apr 15, 2025 2 mins read
National problem that demands urgent attention

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Apr 14, 2025 2 mins read
What are we hiding?

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Apr 12, 2025 2 mins read
Building stronger shield against forgery

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Beware of get-rich-quick scams

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What plans for urban roads?

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Stock Today

Change Current Price (BTN)
BNBL -0.64 29.34
BBPL -2.57 17.50
BCCL -1.03 48.14
BFAL -5.50 128.31
BIL -0.44 64.50
BPCL 0.00 43.00
BTCL 4.37 570.00
DFAL -9.05 92.44
DPL -0.04 12.50
DPNB -1.00 29.10
DWAL -2.26 92.74
GICB -1.50 26.50
KCL -0.01 34.00
PCAL -1.00 29.00
RICB 1.45 84.50
STCB -0.74 46.04
TBL -4.55 45.54
SVL 0.60 5.30
Manufacturing sector at a crossroads

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Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read
Pioneering organic glass noodles

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Mar 18, 2025 2 mins read
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Mar 18, 2025 3 mins read
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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Feb 08, 2025 1 mins read
Ask Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Prevention must lead our health response

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Apr 08, 2025 2 mins read
Investing in food security

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Apr 07, 2025 2 mins read
Saving our crafts

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Scamming at next level

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Apr 04, 2025 2 mins read
Address teacher shortage issue urgently

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Recents

In search of quality

As Thimphu Thromde undergoes a flurry of repairs and maintenance in preparation for an upcoming VIP visit, the city’s transformation offers more than just a polished façade. It is a good time to pause and reflect on the overall quality of our urban centres.

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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).

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