June of 2023

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Bhutan’s struggle against plastic waste

Bhutan made waves in 1999 when it announced a ban on plastic bags joining the global fight against plastic waste.

Jun 03, 2023 2 mins read 936 views
HSS championship enters regional round

Sports

Jun 30, 2023 1 mins read 596 views
Livestock loss leaves farmers helpless

Animal

Jun 30, 2023 1 mins read 613 views
Gongthung farmers switch to growing commercial asparagus

Agriculture

Jun 30, 2023 2 mins read 585 views
Viewpoint requires development to match its soaring popularity

Dzongkhag

Jun 30, 2023 1 mins read 609 views
From despair to hope: Ugyen's journey with kidney failure

Feature Story

Jun 30, 2023 2 mins read 608 views
The future monetary system is already here

Perspective

Jun 30, 2023 4 mins read 604 views
NDI Bill goes to joint sitting

Parliament

Jun 30, 2023 2 mins read 612 views
Academic Freedom: Bhutan's gateway to a brighter future

Letter to the Editor

Jun 30, 2023 3 mins read 640 views
There are heroes and there are heroes

Editorial

Jun 30, 2023 2 mins read 588 views
Chhoetshogs at the centre of divisions among Bhutanese in Canberra?

Religious

Jun 30, 2023 4 mins read 605 views
Industries suffer frequent power disruptions

Energy

Jun 30, 2023 2 mins read 623 views
Punakha launches supplementary Health Trust Fund

Health

Jun 29, 2023 2 mins read 567 views
BSIP launches 500kW solar installation

Energy

Jun 29, 2023 1 mins read 535 views
Tarayana and MTI's strategic partnership

NGO

Jun 29, 2023 2 mins read 551 views
Street hawkers hopeful of govt. assistance

National Assembly

Jun 29, 2023 2 mins read 555 views
Plight of Pugli residents every monsoon

Letter to the Editor

Jun 29, 2023 2 mins read 598 views
Helping rice growers

Editorial

Jun 29, 2023 2 mins read 539 views
No timber restrictions for temple renovations and tshamkhang construction

National Assembly

Jun 29, 2023 1 mins read 574 views
10 percent remittance incentive's future hinges on six-month evaluation: PM

National Assembly

Jun 29, 2023 2 mins read 587 views
Her Majesty graces opening of National Recovery Symposium

Royal

Jun 29, 2023 1 mins read 573 views
Gelephu MP resigns on medical grounds; No by-election planned

Politics

Jun 29, 2023 4 mins read 573 views
Integrated custom system being planned to curb export challenges: PM

National Assembly

Jun 27, 2023 2 mins read 539 views
A haven for endangered white-bellied herons

Feature Story

Jun 27, 2023 3 mins read 748 views
Crucial role of leadership in education

Letter to the Editor

Jun 27, 2023 1 mins read 579 views
Overloading our infrastructure

Editorial

Jun 27, 2023 2 mins read 561 views
Movement restrictions cause inconvenience in Samtse

National Assembly

Jun 27, 2023 1 mins read 546 views
Small hydros to ensure steady rural power supply: PM

National Assembly

Jun 27, 2023 2 mins read 603 views
Questions on questions on loan moratorium

National Assembly

Jun 27, 2023 2 mins read 507 views
Kuri-Gongri bridge collapses again, kills a couple

Road

Jun 27, 2023 2 mins read 644 views
Farmers lock horns as shortage of water affects cultivation

Agriculture

Jun 27, 2023 3 mins read 497 views
Bhutanese judokas prime to impress Asian Games debut

Sports

Jun 26, 2023 2 mins read 560 views
Basketball victory offers insights for Bhutan

Perspective

Jun 26, 2023 3 mins read 621 views
Lack of rainfall leaves paddy growers worried

Agriculture

Jun 26, 2023 1 mins read 521 views
JSW Law School to offer PGD course for law graduates

Education

Jun 26, 2023 1 mins read 690 views
Side effects of living the dream

Letter to the Editor

Jun 26, 2023 1 mins read 538 views
A worthy investment

Editorial

Jun 26, 2023 2 mins read 0 views
Gelephu entertainment businesses benefit from SDF waiver

Tourism

Jun 26, 2023 1 mins read 527 views
RCSC announces vacancies to meet human resource shortage

RCSC

Jun 26, 2023 1 mins read 504 views
Royal Bhutan Police bolsters drug crackdown efforts

Narcotic

Jun 26, 2023 2 mins read 607 views
VP alleged of assaulting teacher

Education

Jun 26, 2023 1 mins read 509 views
Annual leave for civil servants increases to 21 days

National Assembly

Jun 26, 2023 1 mins read 628 views
Nima Yoezer bags double gold medals at Special Olympics

Sports

Jun 25, 2023 2 mins read 631 views
Landfill needs electrification and proper fencing

Dzongkhag

Jun 25, 2023 2 mins read 587 views
Sertena and Lungo to receive HA soon

National Assembly

Jun 25, 2023 2 mins read 539 views
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Connectivity and infrastructure challenges hamper digital learning in schools

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Bags that carry Bhutan

Starting with a simple sewing machine and a curiosity for the craft, Wesel gradually developed her skills, combining Bhutanese tradition with global design trends.

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Rain and hail in south, snow in north as pre-monsoon systems dominate skies

Southern Bhutan faces heavy rain and storms, while northern highlands get light snow, driven by pre-monsoon weather syst...

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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

Electricity and improved roads have enabled residents of Merak to upgrade homes, switch from traditional fire stoves to...

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,388 views
BOC launches major reforms to upgrade national sports ecosystem

With Bhutan aiming for His Majesty’s Gelephu Mindfulness City and a tenfold GDP boost, the BOC says sports must evolve t...

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 2,356 views
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...

Apr 07, 2026 2 mins read 1,476 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 2,999 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.

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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...

Feb 18, 2026 4 mins read 4,357 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...

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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...

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read 7,487 views
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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Sundays at Le Méridien

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The trap of spiritual materialism

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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 ad...

Apr 04, 2026 4 mins read 984 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 1,923 views
When Words Create Worlds

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Where to find the best momos in Thimphu

Mar 16, 2026 1 mins read 2,777 views
Bhutanese flavours find a home in Perth

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 2,990 views
She Lives in the Mirror

Mar 16, 2026 2 mins read 3,538 views
When our pursuits for happiness become our chains

Mar 16, 2026 4 mins read 2,399 views
A costly fiasco

Apr 11, 2026 2 mins read 1,373 views
Living hand to mouth

Apr 08, 2026 2 mins read 1,141 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 1,618 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 1,455 views
Culture under threat?

Mar 28, 2026 2 mins read 2,720 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 1,962 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 2,246 views
A costly reality

Mar 18, 2026 2 mins read 2,193 views
What’s our contingency plan?

Mar 14, 2026 2 mins read 2,531 views
What an entrepreneurial bureaucracy must do

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