January of 2013

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BICMA : Draft Media Act : Pvt. TV licensing must await passage of bill

The Bhutan Infocomm and Media Authority (BICMA)

Jan 28, 2013 3 mins read 357 views
ACC Women's Championship: Hong Kong hands Bhutan its second defeat

Cricket

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 387 views
Land Allotment Case: No other motive but its mandate: ACC

Land

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 374 views
Wangdue-Tsirang Highway: The historic Rurichu tunnel .

Road

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 408 views
Thimphu TechPark and ScanCafe to sign lease agreement

IT Park

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 413 views
Lhakhang Karpo Reconstruction: ACC investigates alleged misuse of funds

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 365 views
Need for an overhaul of tax policy

Letter to the editor

Jan 27, 2013 1 mins read 368 views
Lyonchhoen's walkabout

Editorial

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 366 views
People's Democratic Party: Making its presence felt in the dzongkhags

Election

Jan 27, 2013 1 mins read 398 views
National Council: Former bank manager is fourth aspirant from Paro

Election

Jan 27, 2013 1 mins read 354 views
64th Republic Day Celebrations : His Majesty graces occasion as chief guest

Bhutan-India

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 430 views
SJ performs poorest of 20 dzongkhags: PM

PM

Jan 27, 2013 3 mins read 359 views
INR : Memorandum Of Understanding: Bhutan borrows Rs 4B

Rupee crunch

Jan 27, 2013 2 mins read 342 views
Shooters' Coaching Camp: Aiming for a national squad

Shooting

Jan 25, 2013 1 mins read 332 views
3 cars hit each other

Accident

Jan 25, 2013 1 mins read 382 views
Prime Minister's Tour: Chimung is no longer a remote village

PM

Jan 25, 2013 1 mins read 362 views
Wangduephodrang: 78-year-old detained for murder

Crime

Jan 25, 2013 1 mins read 376 views
Three-Star Hotels: Update deadline missed due to liquidity crunch

Tourism

Jan 25, 2013 3 mins read 393 views
Flags of our grandfathers

Bhutan-India

Jan 25, 2013 4 mins read 412 views
The Making of the Constitution

Perspective

Jan 25, 2013 5 mins read 0 views
Maokhola Bridge: Not this time around

Bridge

Jan 25, 2013 3 mins read 364 views
Druk Chirwang Tshogpa: Laying out an action plan

Election

Jan 25, 2013 2 mins read 476 views
Bhutan Kuen-Nyam: The party that claims to put people first

Politics

Jan 25, 2013 1 mins read 361 views
National Council: Zhemgang gets a third contender

Election

Jan 25, 2013 1 mins read 310 views
Go to Bhutan now, before it changes .

Letter to the editor

Jan 25, 2013 1 mins read 376 views
The silver lining

Editorial

Jan 25, 2013 2 mins read 365 views
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa: First 8 candidates introduced

Politics

Jan 25, 2013 5 mins read 408 views
Indo-Bhutan Friendship, indispensible for the future success of Bhutan: HM

Bhutan-India

Jan 25, 2013 2 mins read 364 views
Draft Media Policy: Limited cross media ownership mooted

Media

Jan 25, 2013 4 mins read 355 views
Gyalpoizhing Land Case: Witnesses give testimony

Land

Jan 25, 2013 4 mins read 397 views
ACC Women's Championship: Nepal humbles Bhutan

Cricket

Jan 24, 2013 1 mins read 359 views
About 200 acres of Chirpine forest burnt

Forest Fire

Jan 24, 2013 1 mins read 377 views
Market Sheds: Selling their wares by solar and candlelight

Power

Jan 24, 2013 2 mins read 443 views
Weeklong meeting to draft a new development paradigm

Meeting

Jan 24, 2013 1 mins read 335 views
Stock Exchange: Bhutan Times suspended

RSEBL

Jan 24, 2013 2 mins read 421 views
Market local vegetables efficiently

Letter to the editor

Jan 24, 2013 2 mins read 407 views
Exciting Year of the Snake

Editorial

Jan 24, 2013 2 mins read 348 views
Vegetable Wholesalers: Call for dealers to be licensed

Vegetables

Jan 24, 2013 2 mins read 407 views
State Visit to India: His Majesty's programme for the week

King Visits

Jan 24, 2013 1 mins read 349 views
Nubi Gewog: Tiger, tiger, still burning bright

Wildlife

Jan 24, 2013 2 mins read 347 views
Tourist Arrival: Projected target surpassed

Tourism

Jan 24, 2013 2 mins read 365 views
ACC Women's Championship: Bhutan wins first match versus Malaysia

Cricket

Jan 23, 2013 2 mins read 356 views
The Making of the Constitution

Perspective

Jan 23, 2013 5 mins read 0 views
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PHPA-II export tariff set at INR 5.10 per unit

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P-I dam construction resumes after years of delay

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Bhutan’s economy to grow by 6.9% in 2026: ADB

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Their Majesties grace groundbreaking ceremony of Druk Ugyen Samye Ling

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Rhododendron Festival draws larger crowds this year

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Bhutan’s economy expected to maintain growth momentum, World Bank says

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Apr 09, 2026 3 mins read 2,694 views
Hailstorm damages crops and property in Sarpang

In what residents are describing as the worst hailstorm of their lifetimes, a violent downpour of hailstones swept acros...

Apr 09, 2026 2 mins read 2,156 views
Startups call for support beyond seed funding

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.

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National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

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Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

Feb 18, 2026 4 mins read 4,571 views
Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

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Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

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Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 7,728 views
ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

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Sundays at Le Méridien

The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.

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The trap of spiritual materialism

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Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

Apr 04, 2026 4 mins read 1,147 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...

Apr 01, 2026 4 mins read 2,101 views
When Words Create Worlds

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Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Mar 16, 2026 1 mins read 2,975 views
Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 3,195 views
She Lives in the Mirror

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When our pursuits for happiness become our chains

Mar 16, 2026 4 mins read 2,612 views
A costly fiasco

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 1,851 views
Living hand to mouth

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,401 views
A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...

Apr 04, 2026 2 mins read 1,888 views
When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...

Apr 01, 2026 2 mins read 1,669 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 2,966 views
Promises and performance

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Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 2,206 views
Policy versus ground reality

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A costly reality

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What’s our contingency plan?

Mar 14, 2026 2 mins read 2,738 views
What an entrepreneurial bureaucracy must do

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Recents

Sniffing out crime

Bella, a 10-year-old explosive detection dog of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), continues to serve with precision and discipline alongside her handler, Tendel Jamtsho.

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