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Tsharzo, the art of bamboo weaving in Bhutan, relies on locally available materials, as Bhutan is home to approximately 34 species of bamboo. However, it has not yet been included in Bhutan's arts and craft schools' curriculum. To promote and elevate Bhutanese bamboo weaving, the Choki Traditional Art School has launched Tsharzo as a foundation class. If successful, they plan...

Seven students of Tashithang Middle Secondary School in Samtse’s Tading Gewog have tested positive for Tuberculosis. Health authorities say the cases are under control, and all affected students are being monitored closely. Meanwhile, the district health team continues its screening programme across schools in Samtse. Tashithang Middle Secondary School in Samtse has reported seven confirmed cases of Tuberculosis in one...

In Phuentshogling, the monks of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra are not just learning about the risks of the digital world but also experiencing a life-changing transformation. With IT classes recently introduced as part of the lesson, the monks are acquiring digital skills to navigate technology. 32-year-old Leki Tshewang, a monk of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra completed his studies at the...

Residents of Dewathang Gewog are worried after several cattle were recently found dead in the nearby forests. The cattle, which had been left to graze in the nearby forests, were found mauled, raising fears of a tiger attack. In just one month, about eight cows have been killed. In Chhenari-Rishor Chiwog, Sangay Dhendup lost two of his milking cows within...