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Kuensel is the national newspaper of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was the only local newspaper available in Bhutan until 2006 when two more newspapers were launched. The government of Bhutan owns 51% of Kuensel while 49% is held by the public.
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Petrol recoups Nu 75.3 million against Nu 67.4 million in support
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (111+ words) Kuensel Online - Petrol recoups Nu 75.3 million against Nu 67.4 million in support Diesel has accounted for 97 percent of the government’s fuel price support since the price stabilisation mechanism was introduced in March, while petrol has largely balanced out through recoupment, according…...
Paid collection, dry spells curb Giant African Snail population
1+ week, 1+ day ago (110+ words) Kuensel Online - Paid collection, dry spells curb Giant African Snail population Mongar—The efforts Gyalpozhing and Lingmethang residents have made over two decades to control the invasive Giant African Snail appear to be paying off, with a sharp decline in…...
Government launches framework to improve inter-agency co-ordination in urban planning
1+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) Kuensel Online - Government launches framework to improve inter-agency co-ordination in urban planning The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, together with the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Development Programme, launched the Strategy and Operational Framework for Inter-Agency Coordination and…...
Changyul Galem’s house to be dismantled and rebuilt after collapse
1+ week, 1+ day ago (108+ words) Kuensel Online - Changyul Galem’s house to be dismantled and rebuilt after collapse Punakha—The rear section of Changyul Galem’s House in Punakha, a rammed-earth structure more than 400 years old, collapsed in the early hours of August 9, culminating years of gradual…...
First international school opens in Bhutan
1+ week, 4+ day ago (92+ words) Kuensel Online First international school opens in Bhutan EtonHouse International School, the country’s first international school, opened on August 31, with an education model that blends an international curriculum with Bhutanese values. You may also like July 18, 2008: His Majesty the King…...
From ore to opportunity: Ensuring natural wealth remains national wealth
2+ week, 1+ day ago (118+ words) Kuensel Online - From ore to opportunity: Ensuring natural wealth remains national wealth Natural resources can provide an important opportunity to diversify an economy, create employment, and generate government revenue. We should therefore cautiously welcome these discoveries. At the same time,…...
Electing a speaker tests constitutional duty, not party loyalty
2+ week, 1+ day ago (135+ words) Kuensel Online - Electing a speaker tests constitutional duty, not party loyalty With the appointment of a new Speaker, the ruling party has faced criticism over the loyalty of its members, and the opposition has been described as the winner. Both…...
“Mental health is a national responsibility, not The PEMA’s alone”
2+ week, 1+ day ago (92+ words) Kuensel Online - “Mental health is a national responsibility, not The PEMA’s alone” Our work covers the full continuum of prevention, early identification, crisis response, treatment, recovery and reintegration. You may also like July 18, 2008: His Majesty the King signs the Constitution…...
Govt. travel allowances lag behind rising costs
2+ week, 1+ day ago (100+ words) Kuensel Online Govt. travel allowances lag behind rising costs Public servants travelling on official duty are feeling the financial strain as government travel allowances no longer adequately cover actual expenses, forcing many to pay the difference out of pocket. You…...
Many hands, one purpose in Gelephu
2+ week, 1+ day ago (104+ words) Kuensel Online Many hands, one purpose in Gelephu The sun beat down on Gelephu Public Ground yesterday morning, where volunteers from across the country had gathered before heading out to work. By the time they dispersed to their designated sites,…...