April of 2003

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Pilgrims leave mountains of waste at sacred Tumdra Aminey

Mar 06, 2026 2 mins read 2,268 views
Bhutan recognised as ‘Destination of the Year – Earthly Experiences’ at ITB Berlin 2026

Bhutan received international recognition at the global travel trade show ITB Berlin in Germany, yesterday where the cou...

Mar 05, 2026 2 mins read 2,306 views
Labour market mismatch persists amid economic recovery

Mar 04, 2026 3 mins read 2,403 views
Koo Me Zha: A film review

Feb 16, 2026 1 mins read 1,937 views
A Café that kept it Simple

Feb 16, 2026 1 mins read 5,010 views
When stillness stirs a nation

Feb 16, 2026 4 mins read 1,639 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

Feb 02, 2026 2 mins read 3,082 views
Fitness is not defined by body size or age

Feb 02, 2026 1 mins read 2,400 views
Movie Review: Lights, Camera, Action!

Feb 02, 2026 1 mins read 3,195 views
The Hamptons, born from the love of cooking

Feb 02, 2026 1 mins read 2,773 views
GST transition pains need urgent fixes

Jan 14, 2026 2 mins read 4,210 views
Making GST work past early hiccups

The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a major fiscal reform in recent years. These new reforms are part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s tax system to make taxation fairer, more efficient, a...

Jan 10, 2026 2 mins read 4,301 views
The cost of delay

Jan 07, 2026 2 mins read 5,627 views
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 response to our readers’ growing needs and a conscious preparation for the n...

Jan 03, 2026 2 mins read 4,482 views
Strengthening the third sector

Over the years, the civil society sector has quietly assumed a critical role in bridging policy and people. Often referred to as the third sector, CSOs have emerged as indispensable partners in Bhutan’s pursuit...

Dec 31, 2025 2 mins read 5,293 views
Why selective privatisation in healthcare makes sense

The debate on private sector participation in healthcare has reached an unhelpful impasse. This is mainly because it is...

Dec 30, 2025 2 mins read 5,044 views
Yarn roses, tiny dolls, and business of careful hands

Crochet, the meticulous art of creating fabric from interlocked loops of yarn, was once associated with a domestic hobby...

Feb 02, 2026 2 mins read 2,536 views
Turning bridal hairstyling into a trend

Jan 26, 2026 2 mins read 3,571 views
Birbi and the art of taking your time

Jan 26, 2026 1 mins read 3,150 views
Jangchub Puen Nye

Jan 26, 2026 1 mins read 3,643 views
Train Smart, Not Hard

Jan 26, 2026 1 mins read 3,126 views
Agencies must be held accountable for financial irregularities

The Royal Audit Authority’s (RAA) latest annual report is disturbing, to say the least. Financial irregularities reached...

Dec 29, 2025 2 mins read 6,497 views
What about moral and ethical accountability?

The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) investigation into the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loan was meant to settle...

Dec 27, 2025 2 mins read 4,915 views
Citizens building a nation’s future

The fourth round of the Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteer programme, which drew a record 10,000 participants, pushing t...

Dec 26, 2025 2 mins read 4,665 views
The promise of Bhutan-Thailand Free Trade Agreement

The parliamentary endorsement of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand marks a watershed moment in Bhutan’s econo...

Dec 25, 2025 2 mins read 4,683 views
Time to open farms to foreign labour

The shortage of farm labour is a real problem faced by farming households across the country.  Over the years, this has...

Dec 24, 2025 2 mins read 3,664 views

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