November of 2018

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Traditional cultural expressions in need of protection

Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs)

Nov 16, 2018 2 mins read 325 views
Mobile cellular subscribers decrease in 2018

Mobile cellular

Nov 16, 2018 1 mins read 299 views
Three black-necked cranes spotted in Udzorong

Black-necked cranes

Nov 16, 2018 2 mins read 358 views
Agriculture officials in Dagana expect better chilli produce this year

Agriculture

Nov 16, 2018 2 mins read 315 views
The naked dance

Letter to the editor

Nov 16, 2018 2 mins read 428 views
Community vitality disappearing?

Editorial

Nov 16, 2018 2 mins read 431 views
A roadmap for justice sector coordination, reform and development

Judiciary

Nov 16, 2018 3 mins read 312 views
MHPA will spin one turbine on the newyear eve

Hydropower

Nov 16, 2018 2 mins read 277 views
Four-year-old drowned

Accident

Nov 16, 2018 0 mins read 341 views
25 trainees awarded diploma in hospitality management

Award

Nov 15, 2018 1 mins read 409 views
Health experts discuss efficient drug information

Health

Nov 15, 2018 2 mins read 283 views
Our endeavours are no more secure than sand castles on a beach

Diversion

Nov 15, 2018 3 mins read 369 views
Bhutan observes World Antibiotics Awareness week

World Antibiotics Awareness week

Nov 15, 2018 1 mins read 289 views
Tsirang approves 18 PSL projects of 114 applications

Priority Sector Lending (PSL)

Nov 15, 2018 2 mins read 331 views
Exorbitant taxi fare during odd hours

Letter to the editor

Nov 15, 2018 1 mins read 307 views
Considering happiness

Editorial

Nov 15, 2018 1 mins read 303 views
JAB president reappointment sparks controversy

Journalists' Association of Bhutan (JAB)

Nov 15, 2018 3 mins read 324 views
Bhutan very strong in preventing polio virus: Health ministry

Health

Nov 15, 2018 2 mins read 276 views
Make way for the young happiness ambassadors

International conference

Nov 15, 2018 2 mins read 325 views
MPs ready themselves for parliamentary roles

Parliament

Nov 15, 2018 1 mins read 335 views
The Bhutan Innovation Tech Week ends today

Bhutan Innovation Tech Week

Nov 15, 2018 0 mins read 325 views
Vendors unhappy with plot distribution for Trashigang tshechu

Trashigang

Nov 14, 2018 3 mins read 300 views
First two-time lottery winner

Lottery

Nov 14, 2018 1 mins read 336 views
Accelerate the reform momentum: ADB

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Nov 14, 2018 2 mins read 324 views
Copyright-based industries contributed to 5.5 percent of GDP

Copyright-based industries (CBIs)

Nov 14, 2018 2 mins read 287 views
Response to `BMHC reprimands three doctors and nurses'

Letter to the editor

Nov 14, 2018 2 mins read 319 views
Prioritising special education needs

Editorial

Nov 14, 2018 2 mins read 297 views
Truck accident along Haa-Samtse highway injures two

Accident

Nov 14, 2018 1 mins read 295 views
YDF's social enterprise in Bjemina for drugs rehabilitation centre beneficiaries

Youth Development Fund (YDF)

Nov 14, 2018 1 mins read 255 views
No fare revision for buses and taxis until March next year

Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)

Nov 14, 2018 2 mins read 385 views
ACC drops the case against two officers in the desuung case

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC )

Nov 14, 2018 3 mins read 404 views
WHO meeting in Paro

Meeting

Nov 14, 2018 0 mins read 328 views
RENEW-MFI has overall positive effect, a study finds

Finance

Nov 13, 2018 3 mins read 369 views
SASEC's Northern Bypass gains momentum

Road

Nov 13, 2018 2 mins read 305 views
DoR confirms budget for three bridges along Gong farm road

Road

Nov 13, 2018 1 mins read 323 views
A festival to raise awareness on ECCD

Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)

Nov 13, 2018 2 mins read 328 views
Rats, the new threat to farming

Letter to the editor

Nov 13, 2018 1 mins read 336 views
Thoughts on our future

Editorial

Nov 13, 2018 2 mins read 345 views
Damphu LSS starts special education needs (SEN) programme

Schools

Nov 13, 2018 2 mins read 316 views
A farmer sent to prison for hashish trafficking

Crime

Nov 13, 2018 1 mins read 329 views
Prime Minister to reside in Lhengye Dhensa

Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering

Nov 13, 2018 2 mins read 270 views
Two graduates vying for the post of gup in Samkhar gewog

Gups

Nov 13, 2018 2 mins read 365 views
Rupee reserve at INR 20B

Royal Monetary Authority (RMA)

Nov 13, 2018 2 mins read 290 views
World antibiotic week

World antibiotic week

Nov 13, 2018 0 mins read 310 views
Exploring use of minerals in traditional medicine

Traditional medicine

Nov 12, 2018 2 mins read 305 views
Bhutan to have its first fish database by next year

Fisheries

Nov 12, 2018 2 mins read 346 views
Yangtse observes its first Sherig festival

Festival

Nov 12, 2018 1 mins read 363 views
So much happiness with the successful operation of twins

Letter to the editor

Nov 12, 2018 0 mins read 302 views
We can and should minimise medical errors

Editorial

Nov 12, 2018 2 mins read 343 views
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