January of 2023

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Nakulu, new home for man's best friend

Stray

Jan 31, 2023 2 mins read 640 views
Youth entrepreneurs need assistance

Letter to the Editor

Jan 31, 2023 1 mins read 533 views
There is no way for easy money

Editorial

Jan 31, 2023 2 mins read 644 views
Norbugang orange growers battle citrus greening

Agriculture

Jan 31, 2023 2 mins read 570 views
Criminal cases increase in 2022

Crime

Jan 31, 2023 3 mins read 564 views
Class XII performance increase by 5.80 percent

Education

Jan 31, 2023 2 mins read 609 views
One woman among 17 contestants in three dzongkhags

Election

Jan 30, 2023 3 mins read 605 views
National language at stake

Letter to the Editor

Jan 30, 2023 1 mins read 592 views
Listening to the people

Editorial

Jan 30, 2023 2 mins read 564 views
MoH and KGUMSB sign MOU for effective capacity-building

Health

Jan 30, 2023 1 mins read 628 views
BTP holds first General Assembly

Politics

Jan 30, 2023 1 mins read 565 views
Addressing system for service delivery in Thimphu

Thromde

Jan 30, 2023 3 mins read 589 views
Joining QNET ruined my life: victim

Trade

Jan 30, 2023 3 mins read 590 views
Policy fails to support private employees

Labour

Jan 30, 2023 2 mins read 494 views
Drale Namgyel are Punakha volleyball champions

Sports

Jan 29, 2023 1 mins read 565 views
Why the scarcity of women on the political horizon once again?

Perspective

Jan 29, 2023 5 mins read 588 views
Costly living or living costly?

Letter to the Editor

Jan 29, 2023 1 mins read 498 views
SML is critically important for Bhutan's economy

Editorial

Jan 29, 2023 2 mins read 523 views
OAG takes up 94 ACC cases last year

ACC-RAA-OAG

Jan 29, 2023 1 mins read 498 views
Dzongkha curriculum to be made more attractive

Education

Jan 29, 2023 1 mins read 501 views
Govt., RMA and experts could decide fate of CSI bank: Management

Banks

Jan 29, 2023 3 mins read 571 views
Addressing online scams remains difficult for law enforcers

Technology

Jan 29, 2023 2 mins read 739 views
Bhutan's first national baseball team

Sports

Jan 27, 2023 1 mins read 625 views
Sharing information to media is our responsibility: PM

Media

Jan 27, 2023 1 mins read 494 views
We need to focus on the quality of education

Question and Answer

Jan 27, 2023 6 mins read 507 views
Journey from Phuentsholing to Samdrupjongkhar through India

Feature Story

Jan 27, 2023 2 mins read 549 views
Our Cinema and its Future

Perspective

Jan 27, 2023 7 mins read 623 views
Bhutan Store in Perth facing difficulties

Trade

Jan 27, 2023 1 mins read 588 views
Sustainable land management critical to better agricultural production

Agriculture

Jan 27, 2023 2 mins read 536 views
Home is not a commodity, but a right

Editorial

Jan 27, 2023 2 mins read 493 views
No snow is poor winter

Editorial

Jan 27, 2023 2 mins read 502 views
Flash floods and landslides, Bhutan's common weather extreme events

Disaster

Jan 27, 2023 1 mins read 471 views
Easier commute between Wangdue and Dagana

Road

Jan 27, 2023 2 mins read 492 views
Water metre installation in Thimphu to be completed by March

Water

Jan 27, 2023 1 mins read 510 views
FM writes to RMA's board to reassess NPL cooling period

Finance

Jan 27, 2023 2 mins read 512 views
The fear of turning 20

RCSC

Jan 27, 2023 4 mins read 601 views
New taekwondo facility to be ready by 2025

Sports

Jan 24, 2023 2 mins read 673 views
Determination to succeed

Feature Story

Jan 24, 2023 2 mins read 499 views
A painful growth

Letter to the Editor

Jan 24, 2023 1 mins read 523 views
In the interest of the low-income group

Editorial

Jan 24, 2023 2 mins read 555 views
Mandatory Dzongkha insert did not serve the purpose: PM

Media

Jan 24, 2023 1 mins read 554 views
Court convicts couple for theft

Crime

Jan 24, 2023 1 mins read 542 views
Tackling unemployment through skills development

Labour

Jan 24, 2023 3 mins read 555 views
Finance ministry asks agencies to pay contractors on time

Finance

Jan 24, 2023 2 mins read 556 views
NHDCL increases rent of apartments

House

Jan 24, 2023 4 mins read 558 views
Tsirang Football Club prepares for national league

Sports

Jan 25, 2023 1 mins read 495 views
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Bags that carry Bhutan

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Draktsho East launches unit to bridge gap between training and employment

The Beyond Graduation Production and Empowerment-supported unit might be an answer to how persons with disabilities can...

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Four districts, three commodities

By 2030, BRECSA aims to boost resilient commercial agriculture by 30 percent across the four districts, improve food and nutrition security, and connect scattered producer groups into a coordinated agri-food system.

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Roads, power, and connectivity transform Merak

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BOC launches major reforms to upgrade national sports ecosystem

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Government yet to deliver on promises for media reforms

The government has made a slew of pledges to reform the media sector, yet, little of it has been realised so far. The...

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Race against monsoon to fix Punakha–Gasa highway

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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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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

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

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

The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...

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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 advocate for free medical treatment and am deeply proud that Bhutan has achieved this despite its limited resources. Nothing can flourish in isolation. A flower needs warmth, moisture, and nourishment to bloom.

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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 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 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 an industry that is still young but steadily maturing.

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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 1,523 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...

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Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 2,629 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 1,883 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...

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A costly reality

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What an entrepreneurial bureaucracy must do

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An auspicious beginning

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