March of 2003

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Robbed at gunpoint

Crime

Mar 21, 2003 2 mins read 0 views
Innovations benefit farmers

Agriculture/Horticulture

Mar 21, 2003 2 mins read 282 views
The war begins

Bhutan - Kuwait

Mar 21, 2003 1 mins read 313 views
Prayers for Bhutan

Dratshang

Mar 21, 2003 1 mins read 294 views
Sherubtse college will take in more degree students

Sherubtse College and Graduates

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 296 views
Thimphu tries to accommodate more students

Education- Student

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 295 views
DEL to organise Job Fair

National Employment Board (NEB)

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 298 views
Indian passenger cars cheaper

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 311 views
Disagreement delays canal renovation

Agriculture Irrigation

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 269 views
Bhutanese scouts attend camp in Maldives

Associations

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 308 views
Zhemgang celebrates women's day

National Women Association (NWA)

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 268 views
Assistance to consolidate environment friendly road construction

Bhutan - Netherlands

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 315 views
Japanese grant for bridges and environment education

Bhutan- Japan

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 379 views
Danish support to good governance

Bhutan- Denmark/Finland/Norway

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 298 views
Award

Awards

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 0 views
Driving across Asia

Visitors

Mar 14, 2003 0 mins read 323 views
Work started on cellular service

Telecommunication Department

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 319 views
New companies to employ Bhutanese workers

Companies

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 295 views
Bhutan to host Asian Cup qualifiers

South Asian Federation Games (SAFG)

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 299 views
1,647 pass ISC examination

Education-BBE

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 264 views
First 300 applicants to get Chang Jiji apartments

Housing

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 289 views
Ministry to reinforce nightclub rules

Bhutan - Trade

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 319 views
What quality education ?

Letters to the Editor

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 307 views
Dependents

Letters to the Editor

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 246 views
The responsibilities ahead

Letters to the Editor

Mar 14, 2003 4 mins read 275 views
A story

Editorial

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 291 views
Whose problem ?

Editorial

Mar 14, 2003 2 mins read 314 views
Health sector receives Nu 492 m

Health- International Assistance

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 347 views
Killing frightens villagers

Crime

Mar 14, 2003 1 mins read 392 views
Fatherless children : A problem in Zhemgang

Social Problem (Bhutan)

Mar 14, 2003 4 mins read 285 views
Bhutan and Nepal work towards a trade agreement

Bhutan - Nepal Refugee Issue

Mar 14, 2003 3 mins read 329 views
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ACC flags deep-rooted weaknesses in tourism sector after monument fee scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has warned that structural flaws and weak oversight have left the tourism sector in the country vulnerable, following the exposure of a monument fee embezzlement scam involving millions of ngultrums last year.

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Japan gives Nu 345 million grant to strengthen Bhutan’s healthcare services

The Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance under the finance ministry and the Japan International Cooperatio...

Dec 03, 2025 2 mins read 1,388 views
Building smarter towns in fragile mountains

A regional conference on sustainable and resilient mountain settlements in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) began yesterday...

Dec 03, 2025 3 mins read 1,137 views
Expansion of Nganglam Hospital deferred

The long-promised expansion of Nganglam Hospital in Pemagatshel has once again been deferred, raising renewed concern in Parliament over the government’s capacity to keep pace with growing healthcare demands in one of eastern Bhutan’s fa...

Dec 03, 2025 3 mins read 1,926 views
Livestock Bill sparks debate over meat, faith, and animal welfare

The third reading of the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025 at the National Assembly yesterday ignited a heated debate over m...

Dec 02, 2025 4 mins read 2,639 views
NC seeks clarity on improved corruption score amid public distrust

National Council members questioned Bhutan’s improved score on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Ind...

Dec 02, 2025 3 mins read 1,146 views
Opposition MP quizzes government on high youth unemployment

The government is intensifying efforts to tackle youth unemployment by focusing on workforce preparation, creating more...

Dec 02, 2025 2 mins read 1,219 views
Govt. encourages private sector as harvester demand outpaces supply

The Farm Machinery Corporation Limited (FMCL) has increased combine harvesters deployment to meet growing demand for eff...

Dec 02, 2025 2 mins read 892 views
In Zhemgang, even the forest has a voice

Needless to say, Zhemgang is Bhutan’s true eco-tourism capital, a district where 93.87 percent forest cover turns the landscape into a living, breathing wilderness.

Dec 02, 2025 4 mins read 1,152 views
Lhak-Sam marks World AIDS Day in Genekha

World AIDS Day, observed yesterday, did not take place in a grand hall or under bright lights. Instead, it took place in the cool, shaded forest of Genekha, Thimphu at Lhak-Sam’s Community-Based Care and Livelihood Centre, a place many peop...

Dec 02, 2025 3 mins read 1,129 views
A gift to farmers

If the past week was one of festivals and celebrations, Bhutan's farmers received a precious gift with the launch of the National Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme on November 11. The launch coincided with the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.

Nov 19, 2025 2 mins read 580 views
Restoring the wing that was lost

The sacred ceremony happening at Tshaligoenba in Thimphu this week carries a weight far older than the moment itself. When more than 260 nuns from 14 countries are receiving full ordination, they are not simply enter...

Nov 18, 2025 2 mins read 813 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, giv...

Nov 13, 2025 2 mins read 1,211 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 670 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 1,269 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 3,129 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 1,636 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 891 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 2,413 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 802 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 943 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 915 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 874 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 1,240 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 3,306 views

Recents

Biren Kafley’s death: Custodial death or negligence?

The death of 33-year-old Biren Kumar Kafley after he allegedly fell from a police van while trying to escape during a drug investigation has raised serious questions about police procedures, custodial safety, and whether the incident constitutes negligence or a custodial death.

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