January of 2017

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Cultural guidelines in the pipeline

Culture

Jan 27, 2017 2 mins read 215 views
BICMA drags BBS to court

Conflict

Jan 27, 2017 2 mins read 245 views
Lifting of ban on loans drives credit growth

Economy

Jan 27, 2017 2 mins read 220 views
C-section deliveries on the rise

Health

Jan 27, 2017 4 mins read 200 views
Conservation

Conservation

Jan 27, 2017 0 mins read 0 views
Top taxpayers in the country recognised

Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC)

Jan 26, 2017 2 mins read 232 views
A lhakhang where both genders are not allowed

Religion

Jan 26, 2017 2 mins read 206 views
Integrated check post for Samtse by 2018

Security

Jan 26, 2017 1 mins read 211 views
Constable charged for alleged rape of another constable's wife

Crime

Jan 26, 2017 1 mins read 227 views
Plight of working mothers beyond govt. agencies

Letter to the editor

Jan 26, 2017 1 mins read 225 views
Exploiting ICT to the fullest

Editorial

Jan 26, 2017 2 mins read 211 views
Bhutan's corruption ranking unchanged

Report

Jan 26, 2017 5 mins read 237 views
Boleros replace mules in the highlands

Society

Jan 26, 2017 2 mins read 242 views
BNBL appeals to Supreme Court on auction of building

Bhutan National Bank Ltd (BNBL)

Jan 26, 2017 3 mins read 236 views
Weather alert

Weather

Jan 26, 2017 0 mins read 0 views
Long term basketball programme introduced

Basketball

Jan 25, 2017 2 mins read 216 views
A most successful farmer

Poultry

Jan 25, 2017 2 mins read 236 views
Impact of a forest fire

Letter to the editor

Jan 25, 2017 1 mins read 220 views
Thoughts of fire season

Editorial

Jan 25, 2017 1 mins read 228 views
Twist in property case places DNP in limbo

Legal

Jan 25, 2017 2 mins read 218 views
Yak herder's son tops BHSEC with 89.5 percent in Science

Education

Jan 25, 2017 3 mins read 231 views
NEC to study indoor pollution from incense burning

Environment

Jan 24, 2017 2 mins read 194 views
Cooperatives to supply vegetables to Martshala Central School

Agriculture

Jan 24, 2017 2 mins read 266 views
Lack of coordination among city's departments

Planning

Jan 24, 2017 3 mins read 192 views
Love yourself: Buddhism should start at home

Letter to the editor

Jan 24, 2017 1 mins read 215 views
No landmark decision

Editorial

Jan 24, 2017 2 mins read 225 views
University graduate opts for the village life as a health worker

Profile

Jan 24, 2017 1 mins read 245 views
Vacant LG constituencies to be filled

LG

Jan 24, 2017 2 mins read 227 views
No verdict on Ap SP Vs Namgay Zam, Dr Shacha defamation case

Verdict

Jan 24, 2017 3 mins read 253 views
Defamation case raises legal issues

Legal

Jan 24, 2017 2 mins read 238 views
Budget shortage an impediment for growth of local sports

Taekwondo

Jan 23, 2017 1 mins read 218 views
Chinese Ambassador to India visits Bhutan

Relations

Jan 23, 2017 1 mins read 218 views
Promoting traditional archery

Archery

Jan 23, 2017 0 mins read 240 views
Weekdays are best time to fetch Kurje Drubchu

Religion

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 212 views
Bhutan ranked 98 out of 118 on global talent competitiveness index

Report

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 225 views
Blacktopping of Bartsham road on track

Road

Jan 23, 2017 1 mins read 252 views
Down real spiritual journey

Letter to the editor

Jan 23, 2017 1 mins read 217 views
Need to control alcohol consumption

Editorial

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 219 views
Samdrupcholing residents raise host of issues

Visits

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 223 views
Villagers concerned over lhakhang's Ngangten being exhibited

Exhibition

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 199 views
Locals object to nightclub in their locality

Conflict

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 355 views
JSWSL receives growing global partnership interest

Law

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 239 views
Collapsed bridges in Samtse still not repaired

Bridge

Jan 23, 2017 2 mins read 223 views
Resurfacing of T'gang-Godi road to resume in February

Road

Jan 22, 2017 2 mins read 219 views
Khenpo Karpo (1934-2017)

Obituary

Jan 22, 2017 6 mins read 226 views
Authorities warn of icy roads

Safety

Jan 22, 2017 2 mins read 233 views
Four years on, trash bag in taxis initiative is no more

Waste

Jan 22, 2017 2 mins read 255 views
Completely remove discontinued zebra crossings

Letter to the editor

Jan 22, 2017 1 mins read 226 views
Keeping the Rupee ship afloat

Editorial

Jan 22, 2017 2 mins read 243 views
Kushuthara - A Pattern of Love will premiere in the US

Film

Jan 22, 2017 1 mins read 225 views
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As glaciers melt, highland taps run dry

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Inclusive education still out of reach for highland students

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Man sentenced to life for murder of former Dorji Lopen

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Weak support systems keep women out of politics

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Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 842 views
Pachu hosts first harvest festival to promote community -based tourism

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Bhutan runs out of coal and talc, dolomite now drives mineral sector

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Gedu College of Business Studies to host internship drive under new curriculum

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Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 2,672 views
Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

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The urgency of civil service transformation

none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These achievements reflect deep dedication and sacrifice.

Nov 10, 2025 3 mins read 2,187 views
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.

Nov 08, 2025 2 mins read 1,250 views
Need bold reforms to advance women in leadership roles

Bhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households,...

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Fraudulent businesses must be punished

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.

Nov 06, 2025 2 mins read 2,149 views
Safe spaces, unsafe realities

The opening of three new Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in Mongar, Pemagatshel, and Samdrupjongkhar marks a significant step forward in our effort to protect women and children from violence.

Nov 05, 2025 2 mins read 509 views
A small kingdom’s great prayer for the world

Beginning today, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu will be transformed into a sanctuary of peace and hope as the Glob...

Nov 04, 2025 2 mins read 667 views
Why agile governance and policy innovation matter

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Nov 03, 2025 2 mins read 669 views
One health, one future

Our greatest strength has always been our capacity to look beyond the moment and plan for balanced progress. The recent national workshop on integrating livestock production with environ...

Nov 01, 2025 2 mins read 640 views
Preparing Bhutan for the AI era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key component of organisational life, transforming how businesses operate, governments function, and societies interact. In...

Oct 31, 2025 2 mins read 901 views
Bhutanese youth must prepare for GMC jobs

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Oct 30, 2025 2 mins read 2,932 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...

Sep 22, 2025 4 mins read 2,710 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

Aug 26, 2025 2 mins read 6,912 views
Ask Mr Bhutan

In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...

Aug 18, 2025 2 mins read 4,028 views
Making ESP education loan more accessible

The goal of the Economic Stimulus Programme’s (ESP) education loan is, at its core, both forward-looking and noble. It h...

Oct 29, 2025 2 mins read 1,233 views
A teacher’s gift to the nation

It is not often that a Bhutanese citizen receives a prestigious award from abroad. Yet, a teacher from Samtse, Chimi Dem...

Oct 28, 2025 2 mins read 1,851 views
Walking for those who cannot walk

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Oct 27, 2025 2 mins read 767 views
Are we hoarding alcohol and cigarettes?

To make up for slow business, a shopkeeper in Changzamtog, Thimphu, sacrificed her puja holidays to stay open. If busine...

Oct 25, 2025 2 mins read 818 views
A responsibility we cannot leave to the police alone

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Oct 24, 2025 2 mins read 1,133 views

Recents

An unprecedented number of people attended the Global Peace Prayer Festival on November 8, with estimates of over 85,000 people in and around the venue.

An unprecedented number of people attended the Global Peace Prayer Festival on November 8, with estimates of over 85,000 people in and around the venue. People began arriving in Changlimithang as early as midnight, and by the time prayers began, the football stadium, as well as the Centenary Park were filled with devotees.

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