September of 2006

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PCAL and Thuenpa Puenzhee in the semis

Sport

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Encouraging basketball

Sport

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Australia donates to school feeding programme

Bhuta- Austria

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Government budget deficit Nu. 2.6 billion

Royal Monetary Authority (RMA)

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Bumthang to receive more tourists

Tourism

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Heard it on the radio

Private Sector

Sep 29, 2006 4 mins read
Gyalpoizhing's bar man

Business

Sep 29, 2006 2 mins read
Chorten robbed

Crime

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Bear-mauled victim recuperating

Accident

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Unclaimed dead body buried

Diseased Personalities

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Running out of rooms

Tshechu

Sep 29, 2006 3 mins read
Tshechu on TV

Kuensel

Sep 29, 2006 1 mins read
Right person, right job?

Kuensel

Sep 29, 2006 2 mins read
City schools: a new concept?

Editorial

Sep 29, 2006 2 mins read
Contractor versus dzongkhag

Dzongkhags

Sep 29, 2006 3 mins read
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Law enforcement and oversight agencies adopt SOP to tackle missing persons cases

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and Royal Audit Authority (RAA) have endorsed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the handling of missing persons linked to administrative and criminal cases.

Mar 17, 2025 1 mins read
OTT platforms to merge to battle market challenges

In what is a major restructuring of the country’s digital entertainment sector, three leading Over-the-Top (OTT) streami...

Mar 17, 2025 3 mins read
Silent epidemic: Deadly toll of alcohol

Nine-year-old Jigme Palden walks into a retail shop in Changbangdu, Thimphu, and buys a can of beer without any qualms. The shopkeeper neither asks his age nor hesitates to sell him alcohol, despite strict regulations that prohibit liquo...

Mar 15, 2025 5 mins read
GMC International Airport draws strong investment interest from Bhutanese diaspora

Hundreds of Bhutanese living abroad have already invested in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) International Airport’s...

Mar 15, 2025 3 mins read
RAA pushes for stricter oversight in construction sector

The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has raised concerns over the increasing number of substandard, incomplete, and delayed i...

Mar 15, 2025 3 mins read
Building startups for Gelephu Mindfulness City

After a four-year hiatus, the National Startup Weekend is back, aiming to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills, mentorship, and resources to strengthen Bhutan’s startup ecosystem.

Mar 13, 2025 3 mins read
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
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Mar 15, 2025 4 mins read
Ask Mr Bhutan

The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...

Feb 08, 2025 1 mins read
Ask Mr Bhutan

The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...

Feb 08, 2025 1 mins read
Ask Mr Bhutan

The rise in youth crimes in Bhutan stems from various causes, requiring a multifaceted solution. My experiences living in high-crime nations like India and Sen...

Feb 08, 2025 1 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 ambition or ideas but rather a result of systemic barriers that continue to stifle entrepreneurial growth.

Mar 18, 2025 2 mins read
Need to ensure accountability in agricultural investments

The Royal Audit Authority’s recent findings on the inefficiencies in our agricultural investments raise serious concerns...

Mar 17, 2025 2 mins read
Private participation in healthcare: A step forward

The government's recent announcement to allow private and foreign investments in the healthcare sector has sparked debat...

Mar 15, 2025 2 mins read
Alcohol: Weighing it between culture and cost

We are facing a crisis—one that is quietly devastating families, straining the healthcare system, and costing lives. Alc...

Mar 14, 2025 2 mins read
Forced to live across the border

Phuentsholing, the commercial capital of the country, is grappling with a housing crisis. People living in the border town are struggling with soaring rents and an acute shortage of affordable housing. Consequently,...

Mar 13, 2025 2 mins read

Stock Today

Change Current Price (BTN)
BNBL 0.16 30.22
BBPL 0.03 25.79
BCCL -1.03 48.14
BFAL -25.13 133.81
BIL 2.36 71.30
BPCL 0.00 43.00
BTCL 0.00 600.00
DFAL 9.39 104.02
DPL 0.50 14.50
DPNB 0.67 30.08
DWAL 8.36 113.30
GICB -0.16 26.84
KCL -2.00 32.00
PCAL 0.13 30.00
RICB -0.06 83.94
STCB 0.05 51.00
TBL 1.58 54.93
SVL 0.01 5.48
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
Will Starlink disrupt local internet market?

Starlink’s recent entry into the country promises high-speed connectivity, potentially disrupting the market long domina...

Feb 15, 2025 2 mins read
Businesses in Phuentsholing struggle to rebound

Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country...

Feb 15, 2025 3 mins read
Finance ministry revises hospitality and entertainment budget

Following recommendations by Royal Audit Authority (RAA), the finance ministry has revised the guidelines for the hospit...

Feb 15, 2025 3 mins read
Two textile startup ideas awarded

Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50,000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic En...

Feb 15, 2025 2 mins read
Resorting to retired teachers

The education ministry’s decision to rehire retired teachers is a sound move, though it may be disheartening for teacher...

Mar 12, 2025 2 mins read
Situation calls for urgent actions

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), the country’s premier hospital, is facing a serious problem....

Mar 11, 2025 2 mins read
Time to tax smartphones

Going by the import numbers, one in four Bhutanese bought a new smartphone in 2024—or did they? Smartphone imports spike...

Mar 10, 2025 2 mins read
Women in Bhutan

Bhutan joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to recognising women’s achiev...

Mar 08, 2025 2 mins read
Refurbishing school furniture: A smarter, sustainable choice

Beyond cost savings, the initiative promotes sustainability. The traditional approach of replacing furniture every few y...

Mar 07, 2025 2 mins read

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