September of 2015

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Need to change aviation regulation

Editorial

Sep 30, 2015 2 mins read
Voter registration on biometrics scanner begins

Election

Sep 30, 2015 2 mins read
First bridge on the Damchu-Chukha highway opens

Bridge

Sep 30, 2015 1 mins read
Changing climate threatens key development sectors

Climate change

Sep 30, 2015 3 mins read
A plea for a respectful game

Letter to the editor

Sep 30, 2015 1 mins read
Salary revision outpaces revenue generation

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Sep 30, 2015 2 mins read
Bhutan reaffirms to remain carbon neutral

National Environment Commission (NEC)

Sep 30, 2015 4 mins read
National Park Conference

National Park Conference

Sep 30, 2015 0 mins read
What is in a Name? Part II

k2

Sep 25, 2015 3 mins read
Losing fat

k2

Sep 25, 2015 2 mins read
Getting back to the roots

k2

Sep 25, 2015 3 mins read
Browse Archives
Starlink takes off in Bhutan: Early users praise speed and affordability

When Jigme Wangdi, a corporate employee, first heard about Starlink’s launch in Bhutan, he was immediately intrigued. After a quick research, he discovered the internet speed promised under the monthly subscription far surpassed what he had previously used.

Mar 14, 2025 3 mins read
Rising kidney failure cases linked to unhealthy lifestyle

Phuentsholing—Unhealthy lifestyles and poor dietary habits are fueling a surge in kidney failure cases in the country, h...

Mar 14, 2025 2 mins read
Educationists call for robust ECCD framework aligned with global standards

The Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Bhutan Uptake Forum, which started yesterday at the Royal University of Bhut...

Mar 14, 2025 3 mins read
It all starts with founders

At the heart of every successful startup is a founder with a vision. On the first day of Bhutan’s National Startup Weekend, three startup founders  shared about their entrepreneurial journeys, offering...

Mar 14, 2025 2 mins read
Para shot putter Chimi Dema bags silver at World Para Grand Prix

Bhutanese para shot putter Chimi Dema clinched a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi,...

Mar 14, 2025 1 mins read
BCCI proposes blended financing model and group lending for ESP

Amid the slow roll-out of the economic stimulus programme (ESP), which is hampering economic recovery, the President of Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed a blended financing model and group lending scheme to ensure the effective implementation of the initiative.

Nov 02, 2024 4 mins read
Over Nu 61 million in unclaimed dividends

The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan Limited (RSEBL) has reported a staggering Nu 61.84 million in unclaimed dividends from 15 of the 18 listed companies in the country.

Nov 02, 2024 2 mins read
Entrepreneurs look beyond fund to grow

That the government recognised the importance  of entrepreneurs and the private sector to achieve its ambitious target of doubling the country’s gross domestic product from USD 2.25 billion to USD 5 billion in the next five years, by...

Nov 02, 2024 2 mins read
BNB celebrates World Savings Day with young savers

The Bhutan National Bank (BNB) observed World Savings Day yesterday with a special event for 50 children, who were the l...

Nov 01, 2024 1 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 life to the service of the nation.

Feb 21, 2025 2 mins read
A crucial step towards food security?

Bhutan’s growing dependence on imported rice is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention. With rice imports soaring to Nu 3.6 billion in 2022 and continuing to rise, the nation faces an unsustainable reliance on external su...

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, according to the National Statistics Bureau’s (NSB) s...

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’s traditional performing arts, preserving folk s...

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

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BFAL -25.13 133.81
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BPCL 0.00 43.00
BTCL 0.00 600.00
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PCAL 0.13 30.00
RICB -0.06 83.94
STCB 0.05 51.00
TBL 1.58 54.93
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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
Living with fear in the US?

The small Bhutanese community in the US—and their loved ones back home—are closely watching as the Trump administration...

Feb 01, 2025 2 mins read
Faith-based change should work

Long before modern conservation theories emerged, Bhutan and its people championed a form of sustainable living deeply r...

Jan 30, 2025 2 mins read
Big dreams need bold reforms

As Bhutanese, we are proud of our distinct identity. The most common narrative is how we take pride in our history, rich...

Jan 29, 2025 2 mins read
On the right step

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has taken a commendable stride by initiating a comprehensive plan to...

Jan 28, 2025 2 mins read

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