July of 2004

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Strengthening financial auditing

Royal Audit Authority (RAA)

Jul 02, 2004 2 mins read 290 views
Cordyceps exporters target Hong Kong, Singapore, China

Agriculture Activities

Jul 02, 2004 3 mins read 280 views
Not the first time

Crime

Jul 02, 2004 0 mins read 264 views
Blue or white ?

Kuensel

Jul 02, 2004 0 mins read 271 views
Building roads

Kuensel

Jul 02, 2004 0 mins read 279 views
Natural not National

Letters to the Editor

Jul 02, 2004 1 mins read 249 views
Domestic violence

Kuensel

Jul 02, 2004 1 mins read 0 views
Science not popular among Thai girls

Letters to the Editor

Jul 02, 2004 1 mins read 294 views
Cordyceps clarification

Letters to the Editor

Jul 02, 2004 1 mins read 360 views
Going abroad

Editorial

Jul 02, 2004 2 mins read 332 views
Tala will be commissioned in March 2006

Hydro Project

Jul 02, 2004 2 mins read 231 views
Finance minister presents the budget report

National Assembly

Jul 02, 2004 12 mins read 0 views
The four pillars of Gross National Happiness

National Assembly

Jul 02, 2004 18 mins read 261 views
No immediate threat from Bomdeling lake

Lake

Jul 02, 2004 2 mins read 225 views
A time for reflection: the 82nd session of the Assembly begins

National Assembly

Jul 02, 2004 4 mins read 265 views
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Investigation underway after child dies at Tashicholing Hospital, Samtse

Samtse—The death of a class PP student at Tashicholing Hospital on October 20 has raised concerns about rural health ser...

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CCAA recovers over Nu 1 million in refunds, fines businesses for unfair practices

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) facilitated refunds of over Nu 1.1 million and levied fines on bus...

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RENEW and UNICEF open three more safe spaces for women and girls

Expanding access to critical protection services for survivors of violence, RENEW and UNICEF inaugurated the Women and G...

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NCHM expands permafrost monitoring

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Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 630 views
Dairy, poultry, and aquaculture show growth in first year of 13th Plan

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Their Majesties receive Hadrian Award for heritage leadership

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen were honoured at the World Monuments Fund (WMF) Gala with the Hadrian...

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Global Peace Prayer Festival kicks off tomorrow

Thousands of devotees from Bhutan and around the world are set to converge in Thimphu tomorrow as the Global Peace Praye...

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Adding colours to life

Students of Draktsho East  held an art exhibition titled “Colours of Ability” in the courtyard of the Tarayana Centre in Thimphu yesterday. It was a simple event, without a chief guest or even a sound system. The audience consisted of children with disabilities or the artists,  a few well-wishers, and the officials helping with the event.

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The silent killer we can no longer ignore

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Building our human capital for the digital future

The world is undergoing rapid transformation unlike any in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics,...

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The world needs a peace prayer

High in the Himalayas, against a backdrop of towering snow-clad mountains, the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu is a hive of quiet activity. Here in Bhutan, a nation known for measuring growth by Gross Nationa...

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Why our highland festivals matter

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The recent floods are not of our making

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Celebrating sovereignty in colours and songs

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The unfinished dream of food self-sufficiency

Agriculture has always been our backbone, the quiet force that sustains our people and embodies our national aspiration...

Oct 13, 2025 2 mins read 1,205 views
In the face of natural disasters

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From stillness to surge: GMC sparks an economic rebirth

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Pure at the source, polluted in the cup

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The silence that kills

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Oct 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,358 views
The ESP Imbroglio

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Oct 07, 2025 2 mins read 1,918 views
When the monsoon turns unforgiving

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Recents

Parliament to deliberate five bills in winter session

The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new agreement. The session is tentatively scheduled to commence on November 27. The National Assembly recently held its preliminary session in preparation for finalising the agenda for the fourth session.

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Court judgements still out of public reach

Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.

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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.

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