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September of 2015

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Woman found dead in Thimchhu

Accident

Sep 03, 2015 0 mins read
Ministers meet graduates

Graduates

Sep 03, 2015 3 mins read
Clarification on the Pension and Provident Fund Benefits

Letter to the editor

Sep 03, 2015 1 mins read
Shaking up the civil service

Editorial

Sep 03, 2015 2 mins read
Authorities commit to safer border

Diplomacy

Sep 03, 2015 1 mins read
Two detained for child molestation

Crime

Sep 03, 2015 1 mins read
Shortage of health workers to end by 11th Plan

Health

Sep 03, 2015 4 mins read
High Court convicts former minister

Lhakhang Karpo

Sep 03, 2015 4 mins read
Trade fair begins

Trade

Sep 03, 2015 0 mins read
Injury forces Gopa Tashi Norbu out

Boxing

Sep 02, 2015 1 mins read
National squad to give their best against Qatar

Football

Sep 02, 2015 1 mins read
Bridge over Drangmechu to shorten distance by 15km

Bridge

Sep 02, 2015 1 mins read
Commuters cautioned on road and weather conditions

Highway

Sep 02, 2015 2 mins read
Reliable hydromet data becomes crucial

Disaster

Sep 02, 2015 3 mins read
What's up with the government?

Letter to the editor

Sep 02, 2015 1 mins read
In the interest of education

Editorial

Sep 02, 2015 2 mins read
Two detained in Gomdar murder case

Crime

Sep 02, 2015 1 mins read
DHI puts brake on BEGIN programme

Druk Holding and Investment (DHI)

Sep 02, 2015 2 mins read
Bhutan and India reprioritise projects

AID

Sep 02, 2015 2 mins read
Sixth Trade Fair

Sixth Trade Fair

Sep 02, 2015 0 mins read
PF for drayang employees

Drayang

Sep 01, 2015 2 mins read
Landowners unhappy with compensation

Land

Sep 01, 2015 2 mins read
Dagana gups seek replacement for GAOs

LG

Sep 01, 2015 1 mins read
On youth and crime

Letter to the editor

Sep 01, 2015 1 mins read
Protecting employees in the private sector

Editorial

Sep 01, 2015 2 mins read
Regional meet in Dili to set health priorities

WHO

Sep 01, 2015 1 mins read
Fuel price drops starting today

Fuel

Sep 01, 2015 1 mins read
Mongar DT rejects decision on central school

Central school

Sep 01, 2015 1 mins read
Seized goods fetch more than Nu 16 million

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)

Sep 01, 2015 2 mins read
Services of 42 REC employees discontinued

Employment

Sep 01, 2015 2 mins read
Con woman sentenced to five and half years

Crime

Sep 01, 2015 0 mins read
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QNET victims demand stronger action against fraudsters

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Jumbos move up to Zhemgang for food

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The Mugwort Solution

After more than a decade in the tourism industry, Leki Wangmo made a dramatic career pivot, from showcasing her country’s beauty to preserving its ancient healing wisdom.

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Samtse to appeal to PMO for town development funds

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Cracking down on drug smugglers

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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 f...

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A crucial step towards food security?

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Earning the dollar

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Reinventing RAPA

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Recents

Looking beyond the numbers

Bhutan’s economic outlook for the next fiscal year appears positive. According to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update, the economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2024-25, a significant rise from the 4.9 percent growth recorded the previous year.

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Royal visit fosters stronger ties

The lasting impact of Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand’s state visit to Bhutan resonated deeply within both nations, marking a pinnacle in diplomatic relations and cultural exchange.

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A green nation caught in South Asia’s smog?

When a Bhutanese woman returned to her home this March after two years in Australia, she was hoping to breathe in the crisp, clear mountain air she had missed. Instead, she found herself under a dull haze that hung over the valley like a curtain.

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