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June of 2012

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National Design and Art Competition celebrates local craftsmanship

The 23rd National Design and Art Competition (NDAC) opened yesterday with a burst of colour and creativity, transforming the exhibition at Royal Textile Academy into a celebration of traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Apr 23, 2025 2 mins read
Inclusive healthcare for children with disabilities

A one-day medical and dental camp for children with disabilities brought critical health services directly to families o...

Apr 23, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan’s minimum wage trails far behind global benchmarks

Bhutan’s national minimum wage is over 50 times lower than that of Australia, raising questions about wage-setting frame...

Apr 23, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan Telecom to reduce mobile data charges from July

Starting July 1, Bhutan Telecom (BT) will reduce mobile data charges by 50 percent, following a directive from the Cabin...

Apr 22, 2025 2 mins read
Dhamdum Industrial Park allots plots to 63 industries, employment on the rise

Samtse—Two months after its inauguration in February, Dhamdum Industrial Park in Samtse has allotted plots to 63 industr...

Apr 22, 2025 2 mins read
Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh

Thailand emerged as Bhutan’s one of the top agricultural export destinations, importing goods worth Nu 83.21 million las...

Apr 22, 2025 2 mins read
Gangtey-Phobji biking trail poised for revival

Wangdue-Once a favourite among biking enthusiasts, the Gangtey-Phobji Biking Trail is gearing up for a much-anticipated...

Apr 22, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan-Thailand celebrate friendship through football

To mark the Royal visit of Thailand’s King and Queen on April 25, a highly anticipated under-17 (U-17) football match be...

Apr 22, 2025 1 mins read
Empowering parents of children with disabilities

The Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Children and Youth with Disabilities is launching a major initiative to trai...

Apr 21, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutanese teen helps build satellite in Australia

Pema Tsho Sakhu, a 13-year-old Bhutanese student living in Perth, Australia, is already reaching for the stars, literall...

Apr 21, 2025 3 mins read
What plans for urban roads?

The Thimphu-Babesa expressway is undergoing a facelift, perhaps to welcome a VIP. While this may be welcome news , the traffic disruptions it causes indicate that there is something seriously wrong with our urban infrastructure.

Apr 09, 2025 2 mins read
Prevention must lead our health response

Bhutan is facing a silent but dangerous health crisis. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions—have quietly become the leading cause of death in the country.

Apr 08, 2025 2 mins read
Investing in food security

Food prices in Bhutan have been rising steadily, making it harder for families to afford what they need. Recent data shows that food inflation reached 5.45 percent in February this year, with the co...

Apr 07, 2025 2 mins read
Saving our crafts

There are growing concerns in the arts and craft business. Those in the business are increasingly alarmed by the influx of cheaper—sometimes better-finished—imported craft...

Apr 05, 2025 2 mins read
Scamming at next level

A banker in Turkey died after the Covid-19 pandemic. His “head of finance" is reaching out to people so that she can share the fortune, as the banker had no children or  kith or kin to c...

Apr 04, 2025 2 mins read
Address teacher shortage issue urgently

The shortage of over 1,100 teachers in our schools is not just a staffing issue—it is a crisis threatening the country’s education system and, by extension, our future. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has launched a nati...

Apr 03, 2025 2 mins read
Ensuring quality of public infrastructure

Public infrastructure serves as the backbone of national economy, influencing everything from economic productivity to social well-being. Yet, for too long, quality control has been an afterthought rather than a fundamental principle guiding i...

Apr 02, 2025 2 mins read
Media must first hold itself accountable

The media serves as a watchdog of society, holding institutions and individuals accountable for their actions. It plays an important role in upholding democracy, exposing corruption, and ensuring transparency in governance. However, as much...

Apr 01, 2025 2 mins read
Waste problem demands urgent action

We are at a crossroads in our fight against waste. The country, known for its pristine environment and Gross National Happiness philosophy, is now grappling with an escalating waste crisis. If immediate, evidence-based action...

Mar 31, 2025 2 mins read
Clearing speedbumps along the EV road

The call for privatising or establishing a public-private partnership (PPP) to develop and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is valid, given the crucial role of infrastructure in advancing the EV agenda. The challeng...

Mar 29, 2025 2 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 sk...

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
Urgent need for more EV charging stations

Bhutan’s ambitious target of replacing 70 percent of its vehicles with electric ones by 2035 is a visionary step towards...

Mar 28, 2025 2 mins read
Investing in our children’s future through play

In Bhutan, where strong family values and community ties form the foundation of society, the way we raise our children d...

Mar 27, 2025 2 mins read
Hitting boulders along the export highway

The boulder trade emerged as a boon for Bhutanese businessmen and the economy. With Bangladesh experiencing a surge in c...

Mar 26, 2025 2 mins read
Saving our rivers

From a distance, our glacial-fed rivers appear pristine. But a closer look along the riverbanks , especially in urban ar...

Mar 25, 2025 2 mins read
Tuberculosis: Growing threat demands urgent action

Tuberculosis (TB) seems to be quietly spreading across the country, posing a serious public health issue. Despite medica...

Mar 24, 2025 2 mins read

Recents

Charting an opportunity for judiciary

Our judiciary today faces significant challenges, foremost among them being a persistent public perception of bias and inconsistency in the delivery of justice. This perception potentially arises in the lack of transparency surrounding judicial decisions, which are not made accessible for public scrutiny or academic evaluation beyond the immediate parties involved in each case. As a result, public

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