August of 2003

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Farmers brave heat to build chain-link fence in Sarpang

Sarpang—It is hot in Sarpang these days. With temperatures already reaching 26°C, not many can work outdoors or without a fan, even indoors. But for the farmers of Sangaythang and Zhisarthang villages in Singye Gewog, preparing for the upcoming paddy season, it is not an issue.

Apr 18, 2025 2 mins read
School in tents

At over 4,000 metres above sea level, in one of Bhutan’s most remote and fragile regions, children are attending school in tents, braving the cold, huddled in makesh...

Apr 17, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan among four nations in Asia-Pacific push to end mother-to-child infections

Bhutan, along with Cambodia, China and Mongolia, is making solid progress in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of...

Apr 17, 2025 2 mins read
QNET victims demand stronger action against fraudsters

Punakha—Despite growing reports of financial ruin and emotional distress among victims of the QNET scheme, many are ques...

Apr 17, 2025 3 mins read
Kidney transplant recipients report lower quality of life

Bhutanese kidney transplant recipients are experiencing an alarmingly poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL), with...

Apr 17, 2025 2 mins read
Excitement builds as Bhutan Premier League 2025 kicks off in two days

The BoB Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2025, the country’s top football tournament, returns on April 19 with simultaneous k...

Apr 17, 2025 2 mins read
ADB projects inflation to moderate at 4.2 percent in 2025

The cost of goods and services in the country is projected to ease to 4.2 percent this year, according to the latest for...

Apr 16, 2025 2 mins read
Jumbos move up to Zhemgang for food

Zhemgang—A herd of 11 elephants has, for the first time, moved from Sarpang to Zhemgang, leaving Tingtibi residents without water for two days after destroying the water pipes.

Apr 16, 2025 2 mins read
ITPL launches training to curb rising workplace accidents

To address workplace accidents, the Institute of Technology and Professional Learning (ITPL) began a five-day training p...

Apr 16, 2025 2 mins read
The Mugwort Solution

After more than a decade in the tourism industry, Leki Wangmo made a dramatic career pivot, from showcasing her country’s beauty to preserving its ancient healing wisdom.

Apr 16, 2025 2 mins read
Address teacher shortage issue urgently

The shortage of over 1,100 teachers in our schools is not just a staffing issue—it is a crisis threatening the country’s education system and, by extension, our future. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has launched a nationwide assessment to address inefficiencies in teacher deployment, but the findings reveal a deeper, more systemic problem.

Apr 03, 2025 2 mins read
Ensuring quality of public infrastructure

Public infrastructure serves as the backbone of national economy, influencing everything from economic productivity to social well-being. Yet, for too long, quality control has been an afterthought rather than a fundamental principle guiding i...

Apr 02, 2025 2 mins read
Media must first hold itself accountable

The media serves as a watchdog of society, holding institutions and individuals accountable for their actions. It plays an important role in upholding democracy, exposing corruption, and ensuring transparency in governance. However, as much...

Apr 01, 2025 2 mins read
Waste problem demands urgent action

We are at a crossroads in our fight against waste. The country, known for its pristine environment and Gross National Happiness philosophy, is now grappling with an escalating waste crisis. If immediate, evidence-based action...

Mar 31, 2025 2 mins read
Clearing speedbumps along the EV road

The call for privatising or establishing a public-private partnership (PPP) to develop and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is valid, given the crucial role of infrastructure in advancing the EV agenda. The challeng...

Mar 29, 2025 2 mins read
Urgent need for more EV charging stations

Bhutan’s ambitious target of replacing 70 percent of its vehicles with electric ones by 2035 is a visionary step towards sustainability. However, without a well-planned and efficiently maintained network of charging stations, this goal could r...

Mar 28, 2025 2 mins read
Investing in our children’s future through play

In Bhutan, where strong family values and community ties form the foundation of society, the way we raise our children d...

Mar 27, 2025 2 mins read
Hitting boulders along the export highway

The boulder trade emerged as a boon for Bhutanese businessmen and the economy. With Bangladesh experiencing a surge in construction demand and Bhutan being rich in stones, the trade seemed like a perfect fit.

Mar 26, 2025 2 mins read
Saving our rivers

From a distance, our glacial-fed rivers appear pristine. But a closer look along the riverbanks , especially in urban areas, reveals quite a different picture. Plastic was...

Mar 25, 2025 2 mins read
Tuberculosis: Growing threat demands urgent action

Tuberculosis (TB) seems to be quietly spreading across the country, posing a serious public health issue. Despite medica...

Mar 24, 2025 2 mins read

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Smartphone imports hit record high of Nu 2.7 billion, raising eyebrows

Smartphone imports spiked to Nu 2.72 billion in 2024, a sharp increase from Nu 2.2 billion in 2023. This jump propelled...

Mar 08, 2025 2 mins read
BDBL receives almost 4,000 loan applications under ESP Window-I

Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) has received 3,969 loan applications across its 35 branches nationwide, totaling...

Feb 20, 2025 2 mins read
Card payment and SWIFT transfers drive international transactions

Bhutan’s international payment systems showed mixed trends in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, recording a sharp increas...

Feb 20, 2025 2 mins read
Hydropower generation spikes by 11 percent in 2024

The country’s total hydropower generation increased by 11 percent, reaching 11, 699.68 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electrici...

Feb 20, 2025 2 mins read
Forex reserves reach USD 700 million, up by 15 percent

The country’s foreign exchange reserves grew by 15.39 percent year-over-year, reaching USD 700.51 million as of December...

Feb 18, 2025 2 mins read
Real dangers over our heads

For years, the Royal University of Bhutan’s conference hall in Thimphu has hosted policymakers, intellectuals, and exper...

Mar 22, 2025 2 mins read
Need to fast-track approval of new FDI rules

A  foreign direct investment (FDI) company has been navigating the bureaucratic corridors for more than a year now tryin...

Mar 21, 2025 2 mins read
Safeguarding our agricultural future

Bhutan’s agricultural exports have shown impressive performance, generating Nu 3.51 billion last year. Cardamom, oranges...

Mar 20, 2025 2 mins read
Us and the US

Much to the relief of Bhutan and its citizens, the United States has upgraded Bhutan to its “yellow” category under revi...

Mar 19, 2025 2 mins read
What it will take to create Bhutan's first unicorn

Bhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of...

Mar 18, 2025 2 mins read

Recents

Empowering parents of children with disabilities

The Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Children and Youth with Disabilities is launching a major initiative to train 80 parents of children with disabilities, aiming to empower families left behind by traditional educational and support systems.

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When the forest burns and no one knows why

More than 70,000 acres of forestland have been lost to fire in the country in just five years. This is not merely a statistic—it is a serious problem. The country has seen 261 separate incidents between 2020 and 2024, with fires burning through ecosystems, livelihoods, and a piece of our natural identity. Behind these numbers lies a pattern that is as troubling as the flames themselves—the rising

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Royal Visit of Thai King & Queen, beyond diplomacy

On the evening of February 21 this year, waves of messages extending warm felicitations on the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King were still echoing across all social media platforms. In Thailand, the occasion blossomed into an extraordinary declaration from the Royal Court– the state visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to Bhutan.

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