July of 2023

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About 40 NFE centres shut down

Education

Jul 14, 2023 2 mins read 306 views
Enhancing Access - Reexamination of the Definition of Family Member

Letter to the Editor

Jul 14, 2023 2 mins read 253 views
Beyond the numbers

Editorial

Jul 14, 2023 2 mins read 272 views
Two sentenced to 13 years each for human-trafficking

Crime

Jul 14, 2023 2 mins read 278 views
Pedestrian road accidents increase in Thimphu

Thromde

Jul 14, 2023 2 mins read 230 views
More than 2,900 civil servants resign

RCSC

Jul 14, 2023 3 mins read 277 views
Downsides of the popular dream?

Labour

Jul 14, 2023 5 mins read 305 views
Ban or No Ban?

Trade

Jul 13, 2023 1 mins read 271 views
Speeding and traffic injuries big concern in Sarpang

Traffic

Jul 13, 2023 3 mins read 281 views
Thimphu to begin pilot test for priority city bus lane

Transport

Jul 13, 2023 2 mins read 269 views
Irrigation water project helps farmers in Lower Dogak

Water

Jul 13, 2023 1 mins read 269 views
Enhancing Bhutan's preparedness for flash floods and landslides

Letter to the Editor

Jul 13, 2023 2 mins read 267 views
Bhutan's quest for resilience

Editorial

Jul 13, 2023 2 mins read 245 views
Addressing drug policy challenges and discrimination

Narcotic

Jul 13, 2023 3 mins read 302 views
Bartsham's transition and transformation in pictures

Festival

Jul 13, 2023 3 mins read 295 views
Who will bell the cat?

Judiciary

Jul 13, 2023 2 mins read 0 views
Stranded couple rescued from middle of Kalikhola river

Disaster

Jul 13, 2023 2 mins read 267 views
Educationists identify sports to foster value-based education

Economy

Jul 12, 2023 1 mins read 307 views
Kazhi sees decreased cordyceps auctioned

Cordyceps

Jul 12, 2023 1 mins read 252 views
Monsoon brings major roadblocks and floods across Bhutan

Climate

Jul 12, 2023 1 mins read 350 views
Lightning strike claims the life of de-suup in Samtse

Desuup

Jul 12, 2023 1 mins read 252 views
Rectifying flawed promotion criteria for vice-principals

Letter to the Editor

Jul 12, 2023 2 mins read 270 views
Reshaping State enterprises

Editorial

Jul 12, 2023 2 mins read 271 views
DPT declares candidate for Nganglam constituency

Politics

Jul 12, 2023 1 mins read 323 views
DTT declares three more candidates

Politics

Jul 12, 2023 1 mins read 0 views
Unrelenting rainfall causes flash floods and roadblocks in Gelephu

Disaster

Jul 12, 2023 2 mins read 281 views
Sephu hosts Bhutan's first mega solar power plant

Energy

Jul 12, 2023 2 mins read 421 views
Thimphu Press Club: Fostering growing democracy and intellectual hub

The press is the mirror of democracy. The bolder and louder the press, the better, some a...

Jul 11, 2023 3 mins read 309 views
Growing paddy: Story of love and tradition

Feature Story

Jul 11, 2023 2 mins read 240 views
Going beyond the pay raise?

Letter to the Editor

Jul 11, 2023 1 mins read 0 views
A new hope for Bhutanese media

Editorial

Jul 11, 2023 2 mins read 255 views
Tomatoes sell at Nu 150 a kg

Trade

Jul 11, 2023 2 mins read 260 views
Govt. to consider extending Gelephu dry port

Thromde

Jul 11, 2023 2 mins read 301 views
PCAL receives international award for excellence

Award

Jul 11, 2023 1 mins read 254 views
Livestock Corporation closes outlets

Trade

Jul 11, 2023 2 mins read 297 views
Commercial land transactions in Sarpang temporarily frozen

Land

Jul 11, 2023 2 mins read 249 views
Team spirit at the core of recent success

Sports

Jul 10, 2023 3 mins read 247 views
Road connectivity transforms lives in Ngambinang

Road

Jul 10, 2023 2 mins read 294 views
Dagana farmers lose two cattle a month to LSD

Farming

Jul 10, 2023 2 mins read 259 views
Going beyond the pay raise

Letter to the Editor

Jul 10, 2023 1 mins read 253 views
The hunt is getting tougher. Options?

Editorial

Jul 10, 2023 2 mins read 239 views
OAG implements reforms to enhance victim and defendant engagement

Judiciary

Jul 10, 2023 3 mins read 244 views
Gelephu landlords worry losing tenants

House

Jul 10, 2023 1 mins read 307 views
Concerns mount as Bhutan's imports surge

Trade

Jul 10, 2023 2 mins read 317 views
Most Bhutanese don't want more than two children

Economy

Jul 10, 2023 4 mins read 260 views
His Majesty on tour overseas

Royal

Jul 09, 2023 0 mins read 257 views
HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck attends OCA General Assembly

Sports

Jul 09, 2023 1 mins read 243 views
Civil Service in Limb

Letter to the Editor

Jul 09, 2023 2 mins read 234 views
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Journalists learn to tell more human-centred stories

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Among yaks and snow: A livestock officer’s calling

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Amochu quarriers call for flood walls after millions in losses

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Should we control social media?

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Need bold reforms to advance women in leadership roles

Bhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households,...

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Fraudulent businesses must be punished

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.

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Safe spaces, unsafe realities

The opening of three new Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in Mongar, Pemagatshel, and Samdrupjongkhar marks a significant step forward in our effort to protect women and children from violence.

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A small kingdom’s great prayer for the world

Beginning today, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu will be transformed into a sanctuary of peace and hope as the Glob...

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Why agile governance and policy innovation matter

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One health, one future

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Preparing Bhutan for the AI era

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Bhutanese youth must prepare for GMC jobs

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Making ESP education loan more accessible

The goal of the Economic Stimulus Programme’s (ESP) education loan is, at its core, both forward-looking and noble. It has been initiated to provide opportunities for children from poor, low-income families to pursue higher or technical educat...

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Happiness with Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

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Ask Mr Bhutan

In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...

Aug 18, 2025 2 mins read 4,010 views
A teacher’s gift to the nation

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Walking for those who cannot walk

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Are we hoarding alcohol and cigarettes?

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A responsibility we cannot leave to the police alone

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Oct 24, 2025 2 mins read 1,109 views
Understanding the importance of the festival itself

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Recents

Parliament to deliberate five bills in winter session

The upcoming fourth session of the Fourth Parliament will deliberate on five bills and ratify several agreements, including one new agreement. The session is tentatively scheduled to commence on November 27. The National Assembly recently held its preliminary session in preparation for finalising the agenda for the fourth session.

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Court judgements still out of public reach

Every year, courts across the country deliver thousands of judgements. Yet, for the public, much of the judiciary’s work remains hidden behind courtroom walls. On the official website of the judiciary, only six judgements have been uploaded for public access. This limited disclosure is in clear contrast to what the law requires.

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Should we control social media?

The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.

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