September of 2023

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Bhutan NDI system to put individual in control of their data

Technology

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 821 views
Slow internet angers netizens

Technology

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 720 views
RBP wrap up investigation into detention room tragedy

Crime

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 779 views
Jigmechhu wins tourism award

Tourism

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 722 views
From farm to makeup maestro

Feature Story

Sep 29, 2023 5 mins read 786 views
New passport entry visa and permit stamps launched

Transport

Sep 29, 2023 1 mins read 887 views
Bhutan and Bangladesh partner to establish Burn Unit at JDWNRH

Health

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 872 views
Oral health should be priority

Letter to the Editor

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 703 views
Currently offline

Editorial

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 916 views
Bhutan and India review Punatsangchhu - I dam

Hydro power

Sep 29, 2023 1 mins read 755 views
Parliament session begins tomorrow

Parliament

Sep 29, 2023 2 mins read 820 views
Govt. jobs not appealing to young civil servants?

RCSC

Sep 29, 2023 3 mins read 781 views
Sending money home is a `headache'

Banks

Sep 29, 2023 3 mins read 789 views
Tandin Wangchuk debuts at Asian Games

Sports

Sep 28, 2023 1 mins read 873 views
Gelephu opens its first model inclusive ECCD centre

Education

Sep 28, 2023 2 mins read 885 views
Is music the next big step in tourism?

Letter to the Editor

Sep 28, 2023 1 mins read 688 views
Upholding the will of the people

Editorial

Sep 28, 2023 2 mins read 739 views
Accountant in Dagana allegedly misuse funds

Crime

Sep 28, 2023 3 mins read 692 views
Political parties submit manifestos to ECB

Election

Sep 28, 2023 2 mins read 788 views
14 athletes hopeful in the Asian Games

Sports

Sep 27, 2023 1 mins read 657 views
Chain-link fencing transforms crop protection

Agriculture

Sep 27, 2023 2 mins read 754 views
Make good use of the Bhutan app

Letter to the Editor

Sep 27, 2023 2 mins read 700 views
Easing the dollar door

Editorial

Sep 27, 2023 2 mins read 702 views
Government mordernises TVET to boost youth opportunities

Education

Sep 27, 2023 2 mins read 738 views
DPT declares two more candidates

Politics

Sep 27, 2023 1 mins read 0 views
Police arrest man in connection to narcotics and leopard skin

Narcotic

Sep 27, 2023 1 mins read 778 views
Police forward rape case to OAG

ACC-RAA-OAG

Sep 27, 2023 1 mins read 736 views
Frequent flight cancellations disappoint passengers

Transport

Sep 27, 2023 2 mins read 711 views
BCSR 2018 under review

RCSC

Sep 22, 2023 2 mins read 772 views
Local communities embrace homestays for sustainable living

Tourism

Sep 22, 2023 2 mins read 784 views
Untangling the maze of myths and beliefs

Feature Story

Sep 22, 2023 4 mins read 800 views
Local leaders learn spring-shed management

Water

Sep 22, 2023 2 mins read 720 views
Reducing Risks from Flash Flood Events

Perspective

Sep 22, 2023 3 mins read 717 views
DoE aims to add 500 megawatts renewable energy to energy mix

Energy

Sep 22, 2023 3 mins read 805 views
Contrasting Approaches: Alcohol Regulations vs. Criminalizing Sex Work

Letter to the Editor

Sep 22, 2023 2 mins read 716 views
A symbolic season

Editorial

Sep 22, 2023 2 mins read 761 views
NRDCL resumes sand supply addresses backlog

Natural Resource

Sep 22, 2023 2 mins read 739 views
Police bust prostitution ring in Gelephu

Gender

Sep 22, 2023 3 mins read 871 views
83,599 visited Bhutan after border opening

Tourism

Sep 22, 2023 3 mins read 720 views
Import of electricity to surge in winter

Energy

Sep 22, 2023 2 mins read 724 views
Revamping the scouting programme

Education

Sep 21, 2023 3 mins read 798 views
A private citrus nursery-raring to go

Agriculture

Sep 21, 2023 2 mins read 648 views
Caution on rushed inaugurations

Letter to the Editor

Sep 21, 2023 1 mins read 756 views
SDGs, measuring our own pace

Editorial

Sep 21, 2023 2 mins read 761 views
National savings up 10 percent, not yet at pre-pandemic level

Finance

Sep 21, 2023 2 mins read 757 views
RICB launches national life insurance scheme

Trade

Sep 21, 2023 1 mins read 785 views
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United for Project 108

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Banks can unlock growth through affordable credit

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A missed opportunity

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Insolvency law, a long overdue

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GMC was a masterstroke

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Fighting online scams

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