June of 2021

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Gewog leader detained for false claim of rural life insurance

Local Government

Jun 14, 2021 1 mins read 338 views
First phase of lockdown relaxation begins in Merak

Health

Jun 14, 2021 2 mins read 326 views
Govt. mulls over legalising cannabis

Parliament

Jun 14, 2021 1 mins read 312 views
MPs question ministers about vaccine and PUBG

Parliament

Jun 14, 2021 1 mins read 351 views
Delay in instructor recruitment delays opening of much needed ECCD

Education

Jun 14, 2021 2 mins read 264 views
Be alert about donation request

Letter to the editor

Jun 14, 2021 1 mins read 341 views
A close call

Editorial

Jun 14, 2021 2 mins read 0 views
Three quarantined in Zhemgang for breaching Covid-19 protocol

Health

Jun 14, 2021 1 mins read 328 views
We have enough food stock: Agriculture Minister

Parliament

Jun 14, 2021 1 mins read 336 views
Common forums for Nganglam bye-election end

Election

Jun 14, 2021 2 mins read 339 views
RCP benefits rural communities

Technology

Jun 14, 2021 1 mins read 356 views
What is gov't trying to amend in the LG Act?

Parliament

Jun 14, 2021 3 mins read 306 views
How safe is Thimphu?

Health

Jun 14, 2021 3 mins read 0 views
KHEL signs Nu 3.35 Billion tunnel construction contract

Hydro power

Jun 13, 2021 1 mins read 358 views
Old Phuentenchu market losing its charm

Dzongkhag

Jun 13, 2021 2 mins read 310 views
Armyworms infest maize plants in Trashiyangtse and Trashigang

Agriculture

Jun 13, 2021 2 mins read 326 views
Apple trees are vanishing in Kawang

Agriculture

Jun 13, 2021 2 mins read 288 views
The situation calls for extra vigilance

Letter to the editor

Jun 13, 2021 1 mins read 299 views
What after Thimphu lockdown?

Editorial

Jun 13, 2021 1 mins read 293 views
Trongsa court orders BBS to recruit Dzongkha producer and anchor

Judiciary

Jun 13, 2021 1 mins read 307 views
Parliament session suspended amid Thimphu lockdown

Parliament

Jun 13, 2021 1 mins read 306 views
Nu 5M raised in two days

Health

Jun 13, 2021 2 mins read 364 views
Task force implements first phase of unlocking in Jomotsangkha

Health

Jun 13, 2021 1 mins read 347 views
Today's test results to decide Thimphu's lockdown fate

Health

Jun 13, 2021 2 mins read 295 views
His Majesty in Jomotshangkha

Royal

Jun 13, 2021 1 mins read 325 views
Involving community to protect children

Gender

Jun 15, 2021 3 mins read 318 views
Sanam Lyonpo questioned on human-wildlife conflict

Parliament

Jun 15, 2021 2 mins read 307 views
The makeshift homes alongside Parliament building

Feature Story

Jun 15, 2021 3 mins read 355 views
La desecrated

Letter to the editor

Jun 15, 2021 2 mins read 293 views
Who will take bold decisions on LG Act?

Editorial

Jun 15, 2021 2 mins read 322 views
Udzorong's water shortage to resolve soon

Water

Jun 15, 2021 1 mins read 356 views
Aspiring MPs build their case on opponent's loose ends

Parliament

Jun 15, 2021 3 mins read 331 views
NA calls for a bench to expedite corruption cases

National Assembly

Jun 15, 2021 3 mins read 316 views
MHPA's repeated mechanical failures cost Nu 3.22B in revenue

Parliament

Jun 15, 2021 2 mins read 286 views
Bhutan misses 8-12 weeks mark for the second dose

Health

Jun 15, 2021 2 mins read 355 views
New sewage plant suspended after botched trial

Environment

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 283 views
Toiling in his autumn years

Feature Story

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 340 views
Lhuentse bus service to resume soon

Transport

Jun 11, 2021 1 mins read 332 views
No school in Athang's remote villages

Education

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 310 views
A community-based company appeals to DHI and PM

SOE

Jun 11, 2021 3 mins read 346 views
Three women sentenced for human trafficking

Crime

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 378 views
It is time for bold climate action - Now or never

Perspective

Jun 11, 2021 4 mins read 316 views
Farm road to connect Kela village to Tangsibji gewog

Road

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 335 views
Slow progress at Jigmeling industrial estate

Industries

Jun 11, 2021 3 mins read 329 views
Civil Liability Law is necessary

Letter to the editor

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 348 views
Are we forgetting our Gyenkhu?

Editorial

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 362 views
Pandemic and lockdown impact PCAL

Health

Jun 11, 2021 2 mins read 333 views
An eight-year-old girl allegedly raped

Crime

Jun 11, 2021 1 mins read 360 views
What went wrong in Phuentsholing?

Health

Jun 11, 2021 4 mins read 345 views
Govt's 10 percent customs duty proposal sparks debate

Parliament

Jun 11, 2021 6 mins read 334 views
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