August of 2019

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Dengue cases reported from 18 dzongkhags

Health

Aug 30, 2019 5 mins read 554 views
Building with professionalism, integrity and pride

Industry

Aug 30, 2019 2 mins read 568 views
AFoCO - A new intergovernmental organisation in the region

Forestry

Aug 30, 2019 4 mins read 525 views
Bhutan's wetlands and river systems critical for habitat conservation

Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN).

Aug 30, 2019 2 mins read 605 views
Tim Fischer: Bhutan's Loyal Friend

Obituary

Aug 30, 2019 5 mins read 505 views
Chagzam-Doksum road needs maintenance

Trashigang Dzongkhag

Aug 30, 2019 1 mins read 544 views
Dagana: HR shortage could affect APA targets

Dagana dzongkhag

Aug 30, 2019 1 mins read 532 views
My biggest achievement is the incredible value we created

Feature Story

Aug 30, 2019 4 mins read 595 views
Strategic Plan to eliminate cervical cancer

Health

Aug 30, 2019 2 mins read 564 views
Baby dies in BHU waiting for ambulance

Health

Aug 30, 2019 1 mins read 541 views
In response to "Third party insurance should be optional"

Letter to the Editor

Aug 30, 2019 2 mins read 489 views
How to take tourism to the top

Editorial

Aug 30, 2019 2 mins read 617 views
HC upholds lower court's judgment in favour of Thimphu thromde

High Court (HC)

Aug 30, 2019 2 mins read 521 views
SOEs lack clarity on social and commercial mandate

State Owned Enterprises (SOE)

Aug 30, 2019 3 mins read 535 views
NCWC and RENEW question court judgment

Crime

Aug 30, 2019 3 mins read 507 views
Lack of opportunities lead to recidivism

Youth

Aug 30, 2019 3 mins read 480 views
Media Council

Briefly

Aug 30, 2019 0 mins read 698 views
Bhutan out of SAFF U-15 Championship

Sports

Aug 29, 2019 1 mins read 501 views
Candidate requests court to suspend three BBSC officials

Crime

Aug 29, 2019 1 mins read 503 views
Bhutan and India to collaborate in waste management

Environment

Aug 29, 2019 4 mins read 547 views
SATRC-20 highlights regulators role in telecommunication

Technology

Aug 29, 2019 2 mins read 592 views
10 men charged for smuggling 19kg gold

Crime

Aug 29, 2019 4 mins read 535 views
Third party insurance should be optional

Letter to the Editor

Aug 29, 2019 1 mins read 456 views
Challenges galore to contend with

Editorial

Aug 29, 2019 2 mins read 509 views
Unidentified disease affects ginger farms in Dewathang

Agriculture

Aug 29, 2019 1 mins read 501 views
Digital platform, answer for entrepreneurship challenges

Technology

Aug 29, 2019 2 mins read 553 views
RICBL officials appeal

Crime

Aug 29, 2019 3 mins read 518 views
Autonomy for TVET?

Education

Aug 29, 2019 3 mins read 532 views
MCHP approved

Briefly

Aug 29, 2019 0 mins read 553 views
New IPO after five years

Economy

Aug 28, 2019 1 mins read 524 views
Lemongrass oil extraction picks up in Mongar

Agriculture

Aug 28, 2019 2 mins read 463 views
Fishponds without water in Langchenphu

Agriculture

Aug 28, 2019 1 mins read 482 views
iMerit launches delivery centre in Thimphu

Technology

Aug 28, 2019 2 mins read 505 views
It's ngultrum, not rupee

Letter to the Editor

Aug 28, 2019 1 mins read 479 views
Tapping into the capital market

Editorial

Aug 28, 2019 2 mins read 519 views
Caretaker allegedly terminated for being a woman

Dagana dzongkhag

Aug 28, 2019 2 mins read 512 views
Zups of Sembji village denies allegation made by the threps

Trongsa Dzongkhag

Aug 28, 2019 1 mins read 505 views
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graces the launch of SELWA

CSO

Aug 28, 2019 1 mins read 477 views
Kiwi farmer wants to promote urban-rural migration

Agriculture

Aug 28, 2019 2 mins read 508 views
Home Minister appeals to High Court

Crime

Aug 28, 2019 2 mins read 494 views
Thunderstorm prediction

Briefly

Aug 28, 2019 0 mins read 504 views
BFF strives to diversify football

Sports

Aug 27, 2019 2 mins read 482 views
Bhutanese judokas out of championship

Sports

Aug 27, 2019 1 mins read 539 views
Farmers in Wangdue not happy with shiitake yield

Agriculture

Aug 27, 2019 3 mins read 458 views
Bhutan Herbal Tea overwhelmed with demand

Bumthang Dzongkhag

Aug 27, 2019 1 mins read 624 views
`Dagap farm festival' to be held annually

Dagana dzongkhag

Aug 27, 2019 1 mins read 509 views
Sherubtse College starts single degree programmes

Royal University of Bhutan (RUB)

Aug 27, 2019 1 mins read 555 views
Third party insurance important

Letter to the Editor

Aug 27, 2019 2 mins read 531 views
What next for the home minister?

Editorial

Aug 27, 2019 2 mins read 541 views
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Over 200 intruders enter Lunana cordyceps sites

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Multidisciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital project moving ahead as planned: Health Minister

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May 09, 2026 1 mins read 947 views
Airborne geophysical survey maps 40% of country’s land for minerals

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Flood-damaged Dagachhu hydropower plant to resume operations on May 16

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Where the Migoi still roams

Trashigang —In the high valleys of Sakteng Gewog, the legend of the Migoi, the mythical yeti, has never truly disappeared.

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 945 views
Family problems major driver behind rise in youth substance abuse: Education Minister

Family problems and weak support systems at home remain among the main drivers behind the rise in substance abuse among...

May 09, 2026 2 mins read 1,202 views
Agriculture Ministry moves to shield 2026 cropping season amid concerns

As global climate forecasts warn of a possible “Super El Niño” this summer; raising fears of record-breaking temperature...

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Startups call for support beyond seed funding

The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.

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National debt to rise by 26%, reaching Nu 380 billion in June

The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.

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Café by the waterfall

About six kilometres before Trongsa town, just past the Bjee Zam Bridge, a traditional one-storey house appears on the left of the highway. It is not easy to miss. This modest structure is the Willing Waterfall Café – a must-stop along the east-west highway.

May 02, 2026 2 mins read 1,353 views
Where tradition meets treatment

In Bhutan, healing is not a choice between past and present but a collaboration between the two. Across the country, patients move between modern clinics and traditional medicine units with ease, guided as much by...

May 02, 2026 3 mins read 1,021 views
Between Homes

When I first arrived in Australia last year, I thought I was prepared. I had spoken to people, watched videos, and tried to imagine what life would be like. Bu...

May 02, 2026 1 mins read 5,249 views
The true wealth of Dzambhala

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May 02, 2026 4 mins read 1,016 views
No amount of money can replace you

The early years — roughly birth to five — are critical for emotional development. While a child raised with consistency and warmth by devoted grandparents can fare well, separation from parents at this age generally causes...

Apr 25, 2026 4 mins read 3,179 views
You’re not what you think you are

You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.

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Sundays at Le Méridien

The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.

Apr 13, 2026 3 mins read 2,284 views
The trap of spiritual materialism

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Compassion in practice: Building a win-win healthcare system

Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...

Apr 04, 2026 4 mins read 2,203 views
Happiness with Mr Bhutan

Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...

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When will we feed ourselves?

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Fuel crisis demands more than subsidies

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Demographic crisis demands bold reforms

Bhutan is facing a “national crisis” as birth rates plunge by 62.9 percent. If current trends continue, the country could see as few as 2,000 births by 2028.

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A bumper harvest shouldn’t brew a bumper crisis

This summer, the mountain slopes above Lunana are expected to offer a bumper yield of cordyceps, or Yartsa Goenbub. But...

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Unshackling the state

Apr 22, 2026 2 mins read 2,128 views
The environmental toll of wars

The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises....

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A costly fiasco

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Living hand to mouth

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A call for shared responsibility

The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...

Apr 04, 2026 2 mins read 3,276 views
Economy uncoils for strongest growth in years

The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...

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Tax system sees major changes and initiatives

The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...

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Government, telecos at odds over 50% data price cut

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Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

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ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

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When Words Create Worlds

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Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

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Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

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She Lives in the Mirror

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When the watchdog has no teeth

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Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 4,301 views
Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must b...

Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 3,438 views
Policy versus ground reality

The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adju...

Mar 21, 2026 2 mins read 3,683 views
A costly reality

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Recents

Value-based governance: Could Bhutan pave the way for a sovereign GNH-driven approach to fighting corruption?

Bhutan is a global leader in sustainability and societal welfare. However, it is widely recognised that innovation and dynamism in its economy are stifled by systemic rigidity, resulting in over-regulation and breakdown of intersectoral cooperation. Is it possible for Bhutan to grow in line with its King’s vision for an entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative workforce that creates mindfulness prosp

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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom bridge in the sky

The bond between the two Kingdoms of Bhutan and Thailand has always been rooted in shared reverence and wisdom. This gained a new altitude, literally, high above the silver-lined clouds. At 30,000 feet, the hum of the jet engines now harmonizes with the soul-soothing echoes of a traditional flute.

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Building up Bhutan's arbitral future together

A nation's maturity as a legal jurisdiction is measured not merely by its courts but by the strength of its dispute resolution architecture. This week, the Bhutan Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (BADRC) convened a landmark conference with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), an occasion deserving far greater public attention than it has received.

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