May of 2020

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JDWNRH well placed to handle the rise in Covid-19 cases

Health

May 12, 2020 3 mins read 362 views
Nurses at the forefront of Covid-19 days

Health

May 11, 2020 3 mins read 364 views
Three High Court justices complete 10-year term today

Judiciary

May 11, 2020 2 mins read 366 views
Need for R and D culture

Letter to the editor

May 11, 2020 1 mins read 374 views
People in the centre

Editorial

May 11, 2020 2 mins read 389 views
Man arrested trying to smuggle Rockbee to Totapara

Crime

May 11, 2020 1 mins read 395 views
Accused gold smugglers on bail to report to police twice a day

Crime

May 11, 2020 1 mins read 357 views
SIM reaching students from Lunana to Dorokha

Education

May 11, 2020 3 mins read 324 views
Two returning from Dubai test positive for Covid-19

Health

May 11, 2020 3 mins read 375 views
Road block

Briefly

May 11, 2020 0 mins read 0 views
Nu 2.76M wasted from poor quality works at Olakha workshop

ACC-RAA-OAG

May 10, 2020 2 mins read 374 views
What is needed to propel agriculture transformation

Perspective

May 10, 2020 3 mins read 396 views
Body found

Accident

May 10, 2020 0 mins read 0 views
No meat in most shops

Trade

May 10, 2020 1 mins read 360 views
Domestic violence increasing amid Covid-19

Gender

May 10, 2020 1 mins read 340 views
Make agriculture more alluring

Letter to the editor

May 10, 2020 1 mins read 334 views
Fatigue is a sign of defeatism

Editorial

May 10, 2020 1 mins read 409 views
Audit report points out Thromde-Greener Way lapses

ACC-RAA-OAG

May 10, 2020 2 mins read 356 views
Bumdeling gup sentenced for forgery

Crime

May 10, 2020 1 mins read 384 views
Big holes in Thimphu Thromde accounts: RAA report

ACC-RAA-OAG

May 10, 2020 5 mins read 423 views
CC operators to come under CSI bank

Banks

May 10, 2020 3 mins read 357 views
Dragay Pangtsho closed for hikers

Tourism

May 08, 2020 1 mins read 382 views
Women's group in Mongar tries Roma tomatoes

Agriculture

May 08, 2020 2 mins read 347 views
Men sentenced for gambling in Wangdue

Crime

May 08, 2020 0 mins read 391 views
Lunana's electricity dream depends on fund

Hydro-power

May 08, 2020 1 mins read 344 views
Imagine Bhutan

Perspective

May 08, 2020 3 mins read 355 views
All-inclusive park coming up in Bajo

Technology

May 08, 2020 1 mins read 519 views
More than 30 applicants for CSI loans in two months

Banks

May 08, 2020 2 mins read 381 views
Trongsa women learn basket weaving to reduce plastic waste

Handicraft

May 08, 2020 1 mins read 397 views
Bajo-Khuruthang road widening begins

Infra-settlement

May 08, 2020 2 mins read 347 views
Internet lease line subscribers on the rise

Technology

May 08, 2020 1 mins read 333 views
Thromde council approves study tour to its members

ACC-RAA- OAG

May 08, 2020 3 mins read 346 views
The rule of law in response to national health emergency

Letter to the editor

May 08, 2020 2 mins read 403 views
A listening crisis

Editorial

May 08, 2020 3 mins read 436 views
Covid-19 worsens automobile business

Industries

May 08, 2020 3 mins read 347 views
Eight sentenced for crossing borders in Gelephu

Health

May 08, 2020 1 mins read 415 views
No merit to prosecute people involved in export of khat: OAG

Judiciary

May 08, 2020 4 mins read 382 views
Jomotshangkha man tests negative for the 3rd time on PCR

Health

May 08, 2020 3 mins read 373 views
Vegetable on Wheels to promote fair price

Thimphu Thromde

May 07, 2020 2 mins read 327 views
Helping those across the border

Health

May 07, 2020 1 mins read 371 views
Five quarantined in Mongar

Health

May 07, 2020 1 mins read 362 views
UN family scales up efforts to secure nutrition

Award-grant

May 07, 2020 1 mins read 322 views
Let's adopt stray dogs to prevent from canine distemper

Letter to the editor

May 07, 2020 1 mins read 396 views
Thinking beyond subsistence agriculture

Editorial

May 07, 2020 1 mins read 452 views
Urban agriculture initiative rolls out in Thimphu

Agriculture

May 07, 2020 2 mins read 358 views
TVET reform to reap demographic dividend

Education

May 07, 2020 3 mins read 415 views
Covid-19 task force in P'ling calls for unity and cooperation

Health

May 07, 2020 3 mins read 340 views
65% of households without waste collection service

Environment

May 07, 2020 3 mins read 464 views
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Wangdue Dzongkhag Court orders community service in place of prison term

According to the police report submitted to the court, Sangay Tempa returned home intoxicated after participating in pre...

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Bhutan seeks stronger global health influence as WHO leadership looms

“The Executive Board chair is a very powerful but also a very sensitive position,” said the Health Secretary. “We must e...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 1,355 views
WFP donates Nu 4.2M in mobile storage units to boost Bhutan’s disaster readiness

The Bhutan office of the World Food Programme has contributed 13 mobile storage units valued at Nu 4.2 million to the De...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 1,242 views
Motithang HSS wins Indo-Bhutan Friendship Quiz 2026

A total of six teams participated, each comprising three students, representing Motithang HSS, Dechencholing HSS, Babesa...

Apr 15, 2026 1 mins read 1,770 views
Bhutan’s art scene shifts towards introspection and individual expression

Bhutan’s art scene is evolving as a new generation of artists explores more personal and introspective themes while rema...

Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 3,022 views
OAG charges Rapper Cutie and Kelden Dorji in Paro stabbing Case

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Kabesa LAP moves forward after 15-year delay

After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by...

Apr 11, 2026 3 mins read 4,655 views
Unregulated AI content raises risk of cultural distortion

The rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to s...

Apr 11, 2026 3 mins read 3,527 views
Pasakha mega dry port on track for two-month completion

The Pasakha mega dry port is 87 percent complete and on track for June completion, aiming to ease congestion in Phuentsh...

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 4,868 views
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.

Mar 21, 2026 3 mins read 3,338 views
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.

Feb 25, 2026 2 mins read 4,759 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...

Feb 18, 2026 4 mins read 4,633 views
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...

Feb 18, 2026 2 mins read 5,050 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.

Apr 18, 2026 4 mins read 389 views
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 1,188 views
The trap of spiritual materialism

Apr 13, 2026 4 mins read 1,439 views
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 1,197 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...

Apr 01, 2026 4 mins read 2,163 views
When Words Create Worlds

Mar 30, 2026 4 mins read 1,341 views
Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Mar 16, 2026 1 mins read 3,042 views
Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 3,266 views
She Lives in the Mirror

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 3,865 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. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?

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A costly fiasco

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 1,939 views
Living hand to mouth

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,471 views
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 1,971 views
When the watchdog has no teeth

The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...

Apr 01, 2026 2 mins read 1,726 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 3,045 views
Promises and performance

As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...

Mar 25, 2026 2 mins read 2,275 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 adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...

Mar 21, 2026 2 mins read 2,568 views
A costly reality

Mar 18, 2026 2 mins read 2,486 views
What’s our contingency plan?

Mar 14, 2026 2 mins read 2,816 views

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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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New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

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BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

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When our pursuits for happiness become our chains

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Pindarika: Myth, desire, and revenge on big screen

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A night for silver screen in Punakha

For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...

Mar 02, 2026 2 mins read 2,462 views
Your Body, Your First Responsibility

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What an entrepreneurial bureaucracy must do

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Urgent call to skill our youth

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Bracing for impacts of distant wars

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Beyond the statistics

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An auspicious beginning

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Recents

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. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?

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Raising the bar for justice

With the recent appointment of Drangpon Ramjams, our judiciary stands fully constituted from the Drungkhag Courts to the Supreme Court. Senior Drangpons rise to higher benches. Younger judges step into their first posts in the lowest courts, an alignment and a constitutional moment.

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