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Sunday May 5 2024

PM declares Saturday off for schools!

The government has fulfilled one of its key campaign promises by officially declaring Saturday as a non-working day for schools.

Access to information and attrition challenge media

Streamlining communication channels and institutionalising media spokespersons will enhance transparency and...

Bhutan’s economy to rebound to 4.9 percent in FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will rebound to...

Primary healthcare in Bhutan: Insights and recommendations from PHCPI assessment

Addressing disparities in access, service utilisation, and health outcomes between urban...

Editorial

The state of the media

The annual World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders is damning. Press freedom globally, including in Bhutan, has nosedived in just one year. As the world marks the World Press Freedom day, journalists and independent media outlets are facing increased repression, questioning both  sustainability and free speech.

Protecting consumers

A rice importer was penalised by authorities for cheating....

Water water, not everywhere

The recent notice from the Thimphu Thromde on the...


Features

Jo Bay Tsho – Soaking in ancient tales and modern beliefs

The Dzongkhag Administration of Haa has established a fresh trekking path leading to Jo Bay Tsho, situated on the border between Gakaling and Sombaykha gewogs.

Tshewang Tenzin’s journey: Triumphing through challenges

Kanglung—At Sherubtse College in Kanglung, a small room is...

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,...

Sports

Bhutan’s boxing hope dashed in debut tournament

Bhutan’s aspiration for a medal at the ongoing Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Under-22 and Youth Boxing Championship in Kazakhstan faded as all three participants were eliminated from the tournament. 

2024 Bhutan Grand Prix records low turn-out

The Bhutan Archery Federation (BAF) has opened online registration...

Transport United faces Tsirang FC in inaugural 2024 BPL clash

The highly anticipated Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2024 is...

Accident occurs as JDW memorial tournament heads to final

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

Business

Bhutan’s economy to rebound to 4.9 percent in FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will rebound to 4.9 percent growth in the fiscal year 2023-24. 

Finance ministry projects 5.68 percent growth this year

Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to...

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...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

Most of us harbor the illusion that an hour of intense exercise daily can undo the cost of our inactive and stress filled lives. Exercise can neither outrun our sedentary lifestyle nor our over indulgence in food. More than 80% of us globally are involved in sedentary jobs. We have all made sitting our favorite pose and pass time. Our combined invention of screens, internet, chairs and the abundance of food has made us the most sedentary and sickest generation of all time.

Ask Mr Bhutan

Natural selection is the process by which our genes...

Ask Mr Bhutan

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

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

Contingent fees for lawyers are a gamble on justice

With the increasing complexities of legal disputes and the...

The Thrimzhung Chhenmo (The Supreme Law)

The Thrimzhung Chhenmo enshrined comprehensive substantive provisions relating to...

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...

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