December of 2020

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Media

Dec 31, 2020 2 mins read
Man arrested for allegedly crossing the border

Crime

Dec 31, 2020 2 mins read
FMCL plans to supply vegetables by February

Farming

Dec 31, 2020 1 mins read
S'jongkhar conducts strategic health screening

Health

Dec 31, 2020 1 mins read
Waste management approach should change

Letter to the editor

Dec 31, 2020 1 mins read
The year gone by

Editorial

Dec 31, 2020 2 mins read
Nyilo celebration confined within family

Festival

Dec 31, 2020 1 mins read
More than 800 seek mental health support service

Health

Dec 31, 2020 3 mins read
MoF exempts tax for small and micro businesses

Finance

Dec 31, 2020 1 mins read
All hopes pinned on Covid-19 vaccine

Health

Dec 31, 2020 3 mins read
Most construction activities stopped in Sarpang

Dzongkhag

Dec 30, 2020 1 mins read
Dorokha town's drinking water crisis eased

Water

Dec 30, 2020 2 mins read
Coming together

Letter to the editor

Dec 30, 2020 1 mins read
Lockdown and lessons

Editorial

Dec 30, 2020 1 mins read
Fixed farmgate prices apply in Dagana and Tsirang

Farming

Dec 30, 2020 2 mins read
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National Startup Weekend kicks off in Thimphu

The Startup Community Bootcamp and the National Startup Weekend 2025 kicked off in Thimphu today. The four-day event, running from March 12 to 15, will bring together startup founders, investors, industry leaders, and policymakers to strategise on fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bhutan.

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New strategy to tackle human-wildlife conflict

Zhemgang— For generations, rural communities in Zhemgang have lived on the edge of the country’s protected forests, stru...

Mar 12, 2025 3 mins read
Capital productivity dips, economy efficiency stagnates

The finance ministry has warned about the ongoing decline in capital productivity and stagnating total factor productivi...

Mar 11, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan to host BIMSTEC’s Cultural Industries Office

Cultural cooperation is one of the 14 key sectors under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Ec...

Mar 11, 2025 3 mins read
Trump administration pulls the US out of Loss and Damage Fund

In another blow to global climate action, the Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the global Loss...

Mar 11, 2025 2 mins read

Recents

Ask Mr Bhutan

A significant portion of our youth’s challenges stems from our shortcomings as responsible, patient, and mindful elders. We should minimize criticism and punishment while providing more practical, loving guidance.

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Bhutan moves towards 4G and 5G:3G phase-out underway

To enhance user experience with faster and more reliable mobile services, Bhutan Telecom (BT) is phasing out its 3G network. As part of this transition, 58,000 BT users with 3G-only SIMs have been asked to upgrade to 4G, according to the Bhutan Information and Media Authority (BICMA).

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Tuberculosis: Still a health concern

Tuberculosis (TB) cases have been steadily rising in Bhutan over the past five years, making it a major public health concern. On average, TB cases have increased by 22 annually. In 2024, Bhutan recorded 920 cases, including 66 cases of drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), with 36 fatalities.

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