June of 2022

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NA committee to present recommendations on Tourism Levy Bill tomorrow

National Assembly

Jun 20, 2022 2 mins read 446 views
His Majesty returns from tour of southern dzongkhags

Royal

Jun 20, 2022 2 mins read 437 views
Finding a new face

Editorial

Jun 20, 2022 2 mins read 513 views
Landslides kill four in Samdrupjoingkhar, injure more

Disaster

Jun 19, 2022 1 mins read 382 views
Choetrul Dawa and the herd/hoard mentality

Letter to the Editor

Jun 19, 2022 1 mins read 386 views
Five religious organisations recognized for promoting social welfare

Religious

Jun 19, 2022 2 mins read 402 views
NCDs in focus

Health

Jun 19, 2022 1 mins read 416 views
Lhamoidzingkha drungkhag cut off again

Road

Jun 19, 2022 2 mins read 416 views
More than Nu 13B trade deficit in first quarter of 2022

Energy

Jun 19, 2022 2 mins read 397 views
Major Narphung blocks cleared

Road

Jun 19, 2022 2 mins read 420 views
A tall story

Editorial

Jun 19, 2022 2 mins read 423 views
Bridge over Akhuri to ease travel for villagers

Road

Jun 17, 2022 1 mins read 387 views
Ecotourism potentials in Zhemgang

Perspective

Jun 17, 2022 4 mins read 570 views
Celebrating the life of Japan Saab

Feature Story

Jun 17, 2022 3 mins read 383 views
Bhutan Moves into the Future

Perspective

Jun 17, 2022 13 mins read 385 views
Stakeholders endorse national interpretation for conservation project

Wild Life

Jun 17, 2022 2 mins read 415 views
Accountant in Dagana allegedly misappropriates millions

ACC-RAA-OAG

Jun 17, 2022 2 mins read 385 views
A need for a separate entity to provide legal aid

Letter to the Editor

Jun 17, 2022 2 mins read 391 views
EVs need a policy switch

Editorial

Jun 17, 2022 2 mins read 364 views
Eastern highways prone to landslides, blocks

Road

Jun 17, 2022 1 mins read 347 views
Baunijhora flood creates havoc in Pasakha again

Disaster

Jun 17, 2022 3 mins read 389 views
KHEL's play hampers locals in Trashiyangtse

Hydro power

Jun 17, 2022 3 mins read 393 views
Sweeping cuts of Parliament budget impacts committee duties

Parliament

Jun 17, 2022 2 mins read 358 views
State of our roadside workers

Perspective

Jun 10, 2022 2 mins read 379 views
Police keep vigil as crime rises in Thimphu

City

Jun 10, 2022 3 mins read 401 views
Hordung Zam-connecting Nichula

Feature Story

Jun 10, 2022 2 mins read 456 views
When elephants fight - what are we to do?

Perspective

Jun 10, 2022 4 mins read 387 views
Exploring additional routes for seamless boulder export

National Assembly

Jun 10, 2022 2 mins read 374 views
Bhutan looks forward to strengthening international ties

Foreign Affairs

Jun 10, 2022 1 mins read 373 views
Mongar needs NHDCL's housing colony

House

Jun 10, 2022 3 mins read 421 views
Class XII students perform poorly in Accountancy and Business Maths

Education

Jun 10, 2022 1 mins read 382 views
The legislature must avoid inconsistency

Letter to the Editor

Jun 10, 2022 2 mins read 377 views
There are risks ahead

Editorial

Jun 10, 2022 2 mins read 430 views
Escalating cost affects construction sector

Construction

Jun 10, 2022 2 mins read 467 views
RCSC to restructure civil service soon

RCSC

Jun 10, 2022 1 mins read 505 views
Import prices quadruple in 2021, jump over 18%

Economy

Jun 10, 2022 2 mins read 399 views
DGM receives 23 mining applications post-moratorium

Mining

Jun 10, 2022 3 mins read 492 views
1,282 restaurants approved to sell alcohol in 10 days

Trade

Jun 10, 2022 3 mins read 419 views
Multiple slides block eastern highways

Road

Jun 16, 2022 1 mins read 433 views
No fuel shortage: Oil distributors

Fuel

Jun 16, 2022 2 mins read 422 views
Lauri GC road blacktopping delayed another six months

Road

Jun 16, 2022 2 mins read 389 views
Script development grant for quality storytelling

Education

Jun 16, 2022 1 mins read 396 views
Where are the "smoke-free" zones?

Letter to the Editor

Jun 16, 2022 1 mins read 365 views
The monsoon woe

Editorial

Jun 16, 2022 1 mins read 454 views
Civil Liability Bill application might lead to confusion

National Assembly

Jun 16, 2022 2 mins read 396 views
Opposition concerned about significant increase in 2021-22 budget

National Assembly

Jun 16, 2022 2 mins read 359 views
Kabisa LAP likely to complete this year

Dzongkhag

Jun 16, 2022 2 mins read 426 views
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Apr 15, 2026 2 mins read 1,355 views
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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 3,026 views
OAG charges Rapper Cutie and Kelden Dorji in Paro stabbing Case

The victim has also been charged with assault, while eight others face charges including battery and aiding and abetting...

Apr 13, 2026 3 mins read 3,974 views
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 390 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 3,043 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?

Apr 18, 2026 2 mins read 427 views
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 3,046 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

Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 11,702 views
Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 7,803 views
ESP Steering Committee to review Nu 575 million in unspent, recovered funds

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Jan 31, 2026 2 mins read 6,861 views
New FDI regime offers wider access to foreign investors in agriculture

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Jan 03, 2026 3 mins read 7,790 views
BCCI submits 35 business ideas to govt. for private sector engagement

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Dec 20, 2025 2 mins read 8,728 views
When our pursuits for happiness become our chains

Mar 16, 2026 4 mins read 2,662 views
Pindarika: Myth, desire, and revenge on big screen

Mar 10, 2026 1 mins read 2,491 views
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

Mar 02, 2026 1 mins read 2,642 views
What an entrepreneurial bureaucracy must do

Mar 11, 2026 2 mins read 3,416 views
Urgent call to skill our youth

Mar 07, 2026 2 mins read 4,071 views
Bracing for impacts of distant wars

Mar 04, 2026 2 mins read 3,176 views
Beyond the statistics

Feb 28, 2026 2 mins read 3,161 views
An auspicious beginning

Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....

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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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