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Wednesday May 1 2024

1M Euros for digitalisation of education

The European Union (EU) and UNICEF committed one million Euros to enhance student’s learning experiences and skill development to boost employability and economic growth while reducing disparities.

48 knee replacements to save the govt. Nu 38M

Gelephu—The Central Regional Referral Hospital (CRRH) in Gelephu initiated a knee...

Opposition calls for government accountability

The Opposition Party (OP) yesterday alerted the government about the pledges...

Bhutan leads the South Asia region in globally recognised primary healthcare system measurement

Bhutan is the pioneer in primary healthcare (PHC) measurement in South...

Editorial

Water water, not everywhere

The recent notice from the Thimphu Thromde on the reduction in the volume of drinking water at source, by up to 70 percent, was aimed to prepare Thimphu residents of upcoming erratic drinking water supply.

Revised taxes, services and expectations

Property owners in the Thimphu Thromde are angry. There...

Well begun is half done

Well aware of the changing situations Down Under (Australia)...


Features

Tshewang Tenzin’s journey: Triumphing through challenges

Kanglung—At Sherubtse College in Kanglung, a small room is abuzz with activity as Tshewang Tenzin organizes his belongings. Despite being visual impairment, Tshewang is a dedicated massage therapist in Kanglung, bringing positive change to the lives of many.

Local handicraft sellers in Pelela feel the threat

In one of Pelela’s simple shops, Kinzang Dorji has...

Revised tax rates are not burdensome, say senior citizens

In the living room of a duplex in Semtokha,...

Empowering women and enriching communities in rural Bhutan

The homestay business in Haa has been reshaping the...

Sports

Transport United faces Tsirang FC in inaugural 2024 BPL clash

The highly anticipated Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2024 is set to commence on May 11 with the inaugural match between one of the regular BPL teams, Transport United FC, and the newcomer Tsirang FC at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.

Accident occurs as JDW memorial tournament heads to final

An archer from the Rignga United team was hit...

2024 Olympic Day focuses on Sports Science

The day-long Olympic Day Celebration at the Phuentsholing Sports...

Karma Dema, lone female BPL coach

Karma Dema,  32,  from Mongar, will lead the newly...

Business

Finance ministry projects 5.68 percent growth this year

Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to grow at 5.68 percent this year, according to the ministry’s macroeconomic situation report for the second quarter for the fiscal year 2023-24. For 2025, the ministry forecasted the economy to expand by 8.97 percent and 3.16 percent growth for 2023. The economy is expected to show […]

Non-hydro debt set to reach threshold with Nu 35 billion borrowing in FY 2024-25

The government can borrow an extra Nu 35.88 billion...

Vehicle import ban saves Nu 5.3 Billion

The ban on importing vehicles could have helped Bhutan...

Bhutan’s economic growth could slow at 4 percent in this FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank says Bhutan’s economy will grow slower...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

Natural selection is the process by which our genes have been pruned by our environment. Our genes retains that which is most conducive to our immediate survival and reproduction. Each one of our ancestors were a lab rat upon which our genes refined itself. Our bodies are a result of a very slow, painful and costly processes.

Ask Mr Bhutan

Why am I so inflexible and more importantly what...

Ask Mr Bhutan

What did Covid 19 pandemic teach you?  Please allow...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

Are we throttling press freedom

Third of May is observed as World Press Freedom...

About tigers and much more

In the eighth century, Guru Rinpoche flew on the...

Leadership matters

It was heartening to learn that RCSC is planning...

Protecting Children or Perpetuating Injustice?

The existing provisions under the Penal Code of Bhutan...

Protecting Children or Perpetuating Injustice?

The existing provisions under the Penal Code of Bhutan...

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