June of 2014

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Letter to the editor

Jun 01, 2014 0 mins read
Domestic electricity sales revenue increases by 8 percent

Bhutan Power corporation (BPC)

Jun 30, 2014 1 mins read
Drupchus - The only potable water in Lobesa

Drupchus

Jun 30, 2014 1 mins read
Taking the hazard out of the highway

Expressway

Jun 30, 2014 2 mins read
Chokorling farmers fight a losing battle

Agriculture

Jun 30, 2014 2 mins read
Food dehydrator inventor wins business idea competition

Entrepreneurship

Jun 30, 2014 2 mins read
Safety before aesthetics

Letter to the editor

Jun 30, 2014 1 mins read
The indignity of no labour

Editorial

Jun 30, 2014 2 mins read
Lyonchhoen meets PM Shinzo Abe

PM visits

Jun 30, 2014 0 mins read
An institution comes into its own

JDWNRH

Jun 30, 2014 3 mins read
It's official - unemployment's on the up

Labour

Jun 30, 2014 2 mins read
May 2018, new PHPA I deadline

Hydropower projects

Jun 30, 2014 3 mins read
7th Golden Youth Award

Awards

Jun 30, 2014 0 mins read
Decentralised recruitment discontinued

RCSC

Jun 29, 2014 2 mins read
New Mr Bhutan crowned

Bodybuilding

Jun 29, 2014 2 mins read
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Huge cost of climate change

As climate change affects Bhutan’s mountainous landscape, entire communities are being forced to relocate. Last year, around 72 households from Thangza-Toenchoe chiwogs in Lunana, a remote glacial region, were displaced due to the escalating risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). They were resettled in Damthangkha, Bayza-Gangjuk, and Dungbiteng.

Mar 19, 2025 4 mins read
Investigation exposes unfair practices, hygiene issues, and vendor exploitation at Tsirang slaughterhouse

An investigation by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has revealed patterns of price manipulation, v...

Mar 19, 2025 3 mins read
Nurturing young minds: Bhutan’s nationwide push for playful parenting

Bhutan has taken a major step in transforming early childhood development with the Care for Child Development Plus (C4CD...

Mar 19, 2025 2 mins read
GMC sparks hope in Lhamoizingkha

Lhamoizingkha, Dagana—For decades, the three gewogs of Karmaling, Lhamoizingkha, and Nichula in Dagana have remained on the periphery of economic development, despite their strategic location near the Indian states o...

Mar 19, 2025 2 mins read
Betel leaf farming yields success

Sarpang—What began as a modest greenhouse experiment for Tshering Zangmo has now blossomed into a thriving commercial betel leaf (Bangla paan) plantation—one that is inspiring farmers across Tashithang in Umling, Sarpan...

Mar 19, 2025 2 mins read
Dealers struggle as confusion mounts over green tax refund process

Confusion among vehicle owners over the Green Tax refund process has left dealers inundated with inquiries after a directive from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Jan 23, 2025 2 mins read
Dealers struggle as confusion mounts over green tax refund process

Confusion among vehicle owners over the Green Tax refund process has left dealers inundated with inquiries after a direc...

Jan 23, 2025 2 mins read
Money multiplier to hit a record high of 5.01

The money multiplier in the country is expected to reach a new high of 5.01 at the end of June this year, indicating tha...

Jan 23, 2025 2 mins read
Grants inflow declines by over 25 percent after LDC graduation

Bhutan’s external grants inflow decreased after the country’s historic graduation from the least developed country (LDC)...

Jan 20, 2025 2 mins read
Need for clarity to forge ahead

Our glaciers are melting at an alarming rate—threatening not just the 700,000 and more people who depend on them, but also the 1.6 billion people downstream who rely on Himalayan water sources.

Feb 27, 2025 2 mins read
Bridging skills and opportunity

After years of striving to build a skilled workforce through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, the labour ministry this week unveiled the Community for Skilled Workers (C4SW) p...

Feb 26, 2025 2 mins read
Making the 10X vision a reality

The government has set an ambitious target to increase real GDP tenfold by 2050, catapulting the country into the ranks of developed economies. The "21st Century Economic Roadmap–A 10X National Economic Vision”, l...

Feb 25, 2025 2 mins read
Cracking down on drug smugglers

The vigilance of customs officials at Paro International Airport have once again proven instrumental in busting a series of drug smuggling attempts. In a span of just three months—December, January, and February—t...

Feb 22, 2025 2 mins read
A moment to rededicate ourselves

Today, the people of Bhutan celebrate the 45th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King. This is not just an occasion for festivity but a moment for deep reflection and gratitude for a leader who has dedicated his l...

Feb 21, 2025 2 mins read

Stock Today

Change Current Price (BTN)
BNBL 0.16 30.22
BBPL -0.76 25.00
BCCL -1.03 48.14
BFAL -25.13 133.81
BIL 0.91 72.21
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 -9.42 103.88
GICB 0.16 27.00
KCL -2.00 32.00
PCAL 0.00 30.00
RICB -1.94 82.00
STCB 0.05 51.00
TBL -3.21 48.98
SVL 0.29 5.00
A crucial step towards food security?

Bhutan’s growing dependence on imported rice is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention. With rice imports soar...

Feb 20, 2025 2 mins read
Earning the dollar

Bhutan’s foreign exchange reserves surged by 15.39 percent year-over-year, reaching USD 700.51 million by December 2024,...

Feb 19, 2025 2 mins read
Reinventing RAPA

The Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA), formally institutionalised in 1967, was envisioned as a guardian of Bhutan’...

Feb 18, 2025 2 mins read
Limiting hospitality and entertainment budget

If there is one guideline that continues to draw the attention of auditors, it is the hospitality and entertainment (H&E...

Feb 17, 2025 2 mins read
Starlink in Bhutan: A game changer or just another option?

Bhutan’s internet landscape is on the brink of a major shift. Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, has of...

Feb 15, 2025 2 mins read

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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