July of 2016

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LG elections likely to be further delayed

LG

Jul 27, 2016 2 mins read 199 views
Nimtola School left with only a week's rations

Supplies

Jul 27, 2016 2 mins read 255 views
Kamji bridge could be completed today

Bridge

Jul 27, 2016 2 mins read 232 views
Weather

Weather

Jul 27, 2016 0 mins read 492 views
Heavy rains likely to continue

Weather

Jul 26, 2016 2 mins read 239 views
Committee to address land encroachment

Land

Jul 26, 2016 1 mins read 228 views
Large number of epileptic patients in Bhutan

Medical

Jul 26, 2016 3 mins read 223 views
Opposition commends disaster relief works

Letter to the editor

Jul 26, 2016 2 mins read 208 views
Centralising information flow

Editorial

Jul 26, 2016 2 mins read 299 views
Flood alarm in Chamkhar sends people running

Disaster

Jul 26, 2016 1 mins read 194 views
Eight villages cut off in Athang

Disaster

Jul 26, 2016 1 mins read 268 views
Work continues to reestablish Thimphu-P'ling highway

Road

Jul 26, 2016 2 mins read 235 views
Measures taken to prevent water borne diseases

Medical

Jul 26, 2016 2 mins read 242 views
91 pledge to donate their eyes

Eye Bank

Jul 26, 2016 3 mins read 238 views
FC Terton to represent Bhutan in AFC playoffs

Football

Jul 25, 2016 2 mins read 225 views
Scouts leadership training ends

Training

Jul 25, 2016 1 mins read 266 views
Meeting the challenges of the justice sector

Judiciary

Jul 25, 2016 4 mins read 215 views
Bumthang and Trongsa running out of fuel

Fuel

Jul 25, 2016 1 mins read 250 views
Embracing the digital tsunami

ICT

Jul 25, 2016 3 mins read 242 views
Sarpang bazaar, not town, washed away

Letter to the editor

Jul 25, 2016 1 mins read 265 views
Wading through monsoon

Editorial

Jul 25, 2016 1 mins read 230 views
DoR exploring measures to restore Dzongkhalum bridge

Bridge

Jul 25, 2016 1 mins read 226 views
Flood waters recede in Phuentsholing

Disaster

Jul 25, 2016 1 mins read 220 views
PHPA-II dam construction site flooded

Disaster

Jul 25, 2016 2 mins read 214 views
Gelephu cut off

Disaster

Jul 25, 2016 3 mins read 250 views
Fifa advanced grassroots course in Mongar

Football

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 244 views
Young talent overwhelms veteran

Boxing

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 237 views
Fee revision expected to help generate revenue

Fees and taxes

Jul 22, 2016 2 mins read 268 views
Man donates hearse to Mongar hospital

Donation

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 245 views
Wild dog attacks grow in Nubi

Wildlife

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 216 views
Tashigomang- The portable temples of Bhutan

Perspective

Jul 22, 2016 5 mins read 237 views
Pok‚mon Go craze grips Thimphu

Mobile Gaming

Jul 22, 2016 3 mins read 205 views
Shopkeepers appeal against Norzin Lam closure

Pedestrianisation

Jul 22, 2016 2 mins read 207 views
Unemployment situation reaching crisis level: Opposition

Employment

Jul 22, 2016 2 mins read 216 views
BAFRA bans chilli import

Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regularity Authority (BAFRA)

Jul 22, 2016 2 mins read 251 views
Contractor demands Nu 330 million for contract termination

Construction

Jul 22, 2016 3 mins read 210 views
Be safe and cautious

Letter to the editor

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 267 views
Housing needs attention

Editorial

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 252 views
Woman detained for drug trafficking

Crime

Jul 22, 2016 0 mins read 226 views
Landslide destroys house, causes roadblocks and power failure in Gasa

Disaster

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 302 views
DANTAK to attempt clearing Thimphu-P'ling highway by today

Road

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 248 views
Heavy rains wreak havoc in south

Disaster

Jul 22, 2016 4 mins read 229 views
His Majesty in Sarpang

His Majesty The King

Jul 22, 2016 1 mins read 219 views
FC Terton clings on for second position

Football

Jul 24, 2016 2 mins read 230 views
Food safety lapses can be costly

Perspective

Jul 24, 2016 3 mins read 220 views
LG election preparation picks up in Trongsa

LG

Jul 24, 2016 1 mins read 258 views
Nganglam border gate reopened

Border

Jul 24, 2016 1 mins read 236 views
Four arrested for drug possession in Thimphu

Crime

Jul 24, 2016 1 mins read 265 views
Be rich enough to be happy

Hydropower

Jul 24, 2016 2 mins read 223 views
Coordination issues hamper commuters

Letter to the editor

Jul 24, 2016 2 mins read 218 views
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NCHM expands permafrost monitoring

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Their Majesties receive Hadrian Award for heritage leadership

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Global Peace Prayer Festival kicks off tomorrow

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Adding colours to life

Students of Draktsho East  held an art exhibition titled “Colours of Ability” in the courtyard of the Tarayana Centre in Thimphu yesterday. It was a simple event, without a chief guest or even a sound system. The audience consisted of children with disabilities or the artists,  a few well-wishers, and the officials helping with the event.

Oct 22, 2025 2 mins read 646 views
The silent killer we can no longer ignore

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Building our human capital for the digital future

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The world needs a peace prayer

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Why our highland festivals matter

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The recent floods are not of our making

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Celebrating sovereignty in colours and songs

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The unfinished dream of food self-sufficiency

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In the face of natural disasters

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Pure at the source, polluted in the cup

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The silence that kills

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Oct 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,373 views
The ESP Imbroglio

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When the monsoon turns unforgiving

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Recents

Parliament to deliberate five bills in winter session

The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new agreement. The session is tentatively scheduled to commence on November 27. The National Assembly recently held its preliminary session in preparation for finalising the agenda for the fourth session.

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Court judgements still out of public reach

Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.

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Should we control social media?

The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.

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