November of 2006

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Rising kidney failure cases linked to unhealthy lifestyle

Phuentsholing—Unhealthy lifestyles and poor dietary habits are fueling a surge in kidney failure cases in the country, health officials warned while observing World Kidney Day yesterday.

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Educationists call for robust ECCD framework aligned with global standards

The Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Bhutan Uptake Forum, which started yesterday at the Royal University of Bhut...

Mar 14, 2025 3 mins read
It all starts with founders

At the heart of every successful startup is a founder with a vision. On the first day of Bhutan’s National Startup Weekend, three startup founders  shared about their entrepreneurial journeys, offering...

Mar 14, 2025 2 mins read
Para shot putter Chimi Dema bags silver at World Para Grand Prix

Bhutanese para shot putter Chimi Dema clinched a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi,...

Mar 14, 2025 1 mins read
What it takes to build a robust startup ecosystem

As Bhutan’s entrepreneurial landscape evolves, industry leaders are calling for a more structured approach to supporting...

Mar 14, 2025 2 mins read
Delivering eggs to remote schools: A logistical nightmare

The premise is simple: one egg per child, every school day. The execution, however, is anything but. The One-Child, One-...

Mar 13, 2025 3 mins read
Govt. to allow private healthcare centres

Bhutan is set to allow private and foreign investments in the healthcare sector under a new regulatory framework aimed at expanding medical services and improving patient care.

Mar 13, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan records 499th orchid species with new discovery

Bhutan has recorded its 499th orchid species with the recent discovery of Zeuxine drukyulensis by researchers at the Nat...

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Heritage science technique to further promote Bhutanese culture and tradition

Bhutan is set to modernise its approach to cultural preservation by integrating scientific technologies into heritage co...

Mar 13, 2025 2 mins read
Nurturing outliers: A strategic approach to Bhutan’s startup ecosystem

The senior director of Techstars, Oko Davaasuren, highlighted the importance of adopting a complex systems approach to d...

Mar 13, 2025 2 mins read
How can we help children play?

Editorial

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Looking for the right stroke

Editorial

Jun 11, 2024 2 mins read
For regional peace and glory

Editorial

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Addressing rural-to-urban migration

Editorial

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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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