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Thursday March 28 2024

His Majesty the King joins Bangladesh Independence Day Celebrations

As the special guests for the celebration of Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen visited the National Martyrs’ Memorial yesterday to pay tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 War of Independence, and graced a celebration at the President’s residence in the evening. Earlier in the day, His Majesty the King visited the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.

Export to third countries up, yet remains below pre-pandemic level

Bhutan’s exports to countries other than India increased by 8 percent...

Paro Tshechu: More than 2,300 tourists arrive in four days

In February and March of this year, Bhutan saw a 50...

India disburses second tranche of funding for Gyalsung project

The Government of India has disbursed a second tranche of Nu...

Editorial

Tourism bouncing back?

Is the tourism industry recovering? Yes, if going by the numbers. More than 2,000 tourists arriving in four days for a festival is an indication that with the right policy and pricing, there are tourists wanting to visit Bhutan.

A welcome change

Change is on the horizon for two renowned festivals...

Railway networks must come

The recent announcement by Vinay Kwatra, Foreign Secretary of...


Features

All-women team runs Eco-Camp in Gangtey-Phobjikha valley

When five women participated in culinary training in their gewog, they had no idea about the opportunities that lay ahead. This simple act of learning marked the beginning of a journey filled with possibilities.

Protecting Talo’s Sacred Songs: Manisum faces threat

In the secluded hamlet of Talo, nestled amidst the...

Jongthang: Gateway to rural Bhutan

Step into the Jongthang village, tucked away in the...

Lumang embraces local mustard oil

Zheyjeymo, who is 50 years old, used to rely...

Sports

Buli residents appeal for relocation of archery range amid safety concerns

Buli—Two households in Buli, a village within the Nangkor Gewog in Zhemgang, have submitted an appeal letter to gewog administration asking for the archery range, situated near their homes, to be moved.

Newcomer Daga United FC leads Pepsi League

Daga United FC, a newcomer in the ongoing Pepsi...

Women’s football prepare for clash against Hong Kong

Bhutanese football fans are feeling hopeful about the women’s...

Wangchuck Gyalo claims victory even after five-point deduction

Wangchuck Gyalo emerged victorious in the 2024 Mewang Gyalsey...

Business

Vehicle import ban saves Nu 5.3 Billion

The ban on importing vehicles could have helped Bhutan save Nu 5.3 billion in foreign reserves. This happened during the time when importing certain vehicles was not allowed, from August 2022 to December last year.

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...

Import bill falls for first time after pandemic

Bhutan’s import bill last year saw a drop in...

Wood and wood-based products export to bring Nu 10B 

Bhutan, a forest-abundant country, aims to earn a revenue...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

Why am I so inflexible and more importantly what can I do about it? A fast mind: The most effective way to bleed quality of experience out of any joyful activity is to choke it with haste and a deadline. The birth and concept of time, the sundial and the invention of modern clocks to […]

Ask Mr Bhutan

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

Ask Mr Bhutan

Why do most new year resolutions fail? 1. We...

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

Light at the end of the tunnel

Recently I was in the company of some acquaintances...

Strengthening Bonds: India-Bhutan Friendship Reaffirmed

Thimphu and Paro were adorned with colourful flags and...

Safeguarding rights of affected communities in Hydropower Projects

In pursuit of Gross National Happiness, as mandated by...

Can we Curtail the Bhutanese Exodus for Higher Education to Dreamlands?

In recent years, there has been sudden euphoria for...

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