April of 2010

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Operation Thorthormi: 2-m reduction target in Phase III

Lakes

Apr 09, 2010 2 mins read 576 views
Drinking water - An absolute necessity!

Perspective

Apr 09, 2010 4 mins read 520 views
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Changzamtog fire displaces 11 families, exposes urban safety gaps

A fire that broke out on April 26 in Changzamtog, Thimphu, has displaced 11 families and raised concerns about fire preparedness, enforcement of building safety regulations, and the risks posed by unregulated temporary structures.

May 02, 2026 2 mins read 5,090 views
Community, commitment, and continuity: The future of cancer care in Bhutan

In Bhutan, where neighbours still arrive unasked in times of hardship, the country’s response to cancer is steadily taki...

May 02, 2026 3 mins read 1,766 views
Cases of head and neck cancer on the rise

Despite various awareness campaigns on cancer and its risks conducted by the Bhutan Cancer Society (BCS), the number of cancer cases in the country, including head and neck cancers, continues to rise steadily.

May 01, 2026 2 mins read 2,593 views
Nursing students face clinical hazards

Nursing students, future frontline health workers in the country, remain highly exposed to preventable risks such as infection, injury, and psychological hazards during clinical placements.

Apr 30, 2026 3 mins read 4,744 views
Safety practices poor at workplace

Consider these facts. Toxic lead exposure, eye injuries, and irreversible hearing loss. Weak safety practices, along with the low use of protective gear, paint a rather grim picture of working conditions across the country...

Apr 29, 2026 3 mins read 2,326 views
GMC offers multi-sector opportunities: Thai financial expert

I see plenty of them. we see opportunities across many areas such as wellness, hospitality, recreational work, live-in-p...

Apr 29, 2026 3 mins read 4,659 views
Dorjilung hydropower project’s access roads, bridges 75% complete

wo contracted firms have completed 75 percent of the access roads and bridges for the Dorjilung hydropower project, brin...

Apr 29, 2026 1 mins read 7,375 views
Surviving twice: Resilience in the face of blood cancer

At 27, Chhimi Eden carries a quiet kind of strength, the kind shaped by endurance and resilience, forged over years of i...

Apr 29, 2026 2 mins read 6,200 views
Hip-hop’s rise fuels debate over lyrics and cultural influence

Once confined to niche audiences, Bhutanese rap has moved steadily into the mainstream, gaining a foothold on playlists...

Apr 29, 2026 4 mins read 7,500 views
Amochu transforms from flood zone to investment hub

From a dangerous flood zone to a booming investment hub, Phuentsholing’s Amochu area is witnessing a construction explos...

Apr 29, 2026 2 mins read 6,297 views
Giku-Na: A corner for a community

Feb 16, 2026 1 mins read 3,838 views
Koo Me Zha: A film review

Feb 16, 2026 1 mins read 3,662 views
A Café that kept it Simple

Feb 16, 2026 1 mins read 6,688 views
When stillness stirs a nation

Feb 16, 2026 4 mins read 3,101 views
Inconvenience caused is highly not appreciated

The capital city is, once again, under excavation. From Motithang to Babesa, roads and drains are being dug out severing...

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 5,951 views
The tourism paradox

Jan 28, 2026 2 mins read 6,718 views
A relief for the hotel industry

Jan 24, 2026 2 mins read 6,459 views
High-value tourism, low-value jobs?

Jan 21, 2026 2 mins read 6,606 views
Tying the loose ends of GST reform

Jan 17, 2026 2 mins read 7,048 views

Recents

Value-based governance: Could Bhutan pave the way for a sovereign GNH-driven approach to fighting corruption?

Bhutan is a global leader in sustainability and societal welfare. However, it is widely recognised that innovation and dynamism in its economy are stifled by systemic rigidity, resulting in over-regulation and breakdown of intersectoral cooperation. Is it possible for Bhutan to grow in line with its King’s vision for an entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative workforce that creates mindfulness prosp

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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom bridge in the sky

The bond between the two Kingdoms of Bhutan and Thailand has always been rooted in shared reverence and wisdom. This gained a new altitude, literally, high above the silver-lined clouds. At 30,000 feet, the hum of the jet engines now harmonizes with the soul-soothing echoes of a traditional flute.

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Building up Bhutan's arbitral future together

A nation's maturity as a legal jurisdiction is measured not merely by its courts but by the strength of its dispute resolution architecture. This week, the Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (BADRC) convened a landmark conference with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), an occasion deserving far greater public attention than it has received.

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