December of 2013

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Fukui delegation in Bhutan

Visitor

Dec 31, 2013 1 mins read
Ancillary work to begin soon at Motanga

Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

Dec 31, 2013 1 mins read
Erratic electric supply cripples Dophuchen

Power

Dec 31, 2013 3 mins read
How Tarayana changed the face of a hunting tribe

Tarayana

Dec 31, 2013 2 mins read
Longstanding livestock medicine shortage

Husbandry

Dec 31, 2013 2 mins read
Tenfold increase in BT bandwidth

Internet

Dec 31, 2013 2 mins read
In the end, stories that media provide will prevail

Letter to the editor

Dec 31, 2013 2 mins read
Exit 2013

Editorial

Dec 31, 2013 1 mins read
Civil service recruits 303 new graduates

RCSC

Dec 31, 2013 1 mins read
A mixed bag of feedback

Government

Dec 31, 2013 3 mins read
Fire guts three houses

Fire

Dec 31, 2013 2 mins read
Verification closed

Graduates

Dec 31, 2013 0 mins read
Nyilo

Festival

Dec 31, 2013 0 mins read
Orange business reaps farm road's benefits

Horticulture

Dec 30, 2013 2 mins read
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Recents

Ask Mr Bhutan

A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders. We should minimize criticism and punishment while providing more practical, loving guidance.

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Bhutan moves towards 4G and 5G:3G phase-out underway

To enhance user experience with faster and more reliable mobile services, Bhutan Telecom (BT) is phasing out its 3G network. As part of this transition, 58,000 BT users with 3G-only SIMs have been asked to upgrade to 4G, according to the Bhutan Information and Media Authority (BICMA).

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Tuberculosis: Still a health concern

Tuberculosis (TB) cases have been steadily rising in Bhutan over the past five years, making it a major public health concern. On average, TB cases have increased by 22 annually. In 2024, Bhutan recorded 920 cases, including 66 cases of drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), with 36 fatalities.

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