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Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
Centuries-old Londha festival in Dagana celebrates life, tradition and community
Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
RSPN’s drone initiative offers new hope for White-bellied Heron conservation
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Breaking barriers in woodturning craft, Sangay Dolma’s journey of craftmanship
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
Young couple turns farming experience and training into thriving strawberry farming business, Dagana
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
Centuries-old house in Dagana : owner in dilemma over preservation and demolition
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
Youth embrace Dung and Jaling crafting skills for income in Pema Gatshel
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
From addiction to independence, Phuentshogling’s Happiness Centre helps rebuild lives
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
A centenarian’s recipe to longevity
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
Buddha Statue comes alive with Gerry Hofstetter’s light display
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
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Capacity building training prepares women for future elections
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
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Jungwa Chidoe Kurim at Pangrizampa begins
The annual Jungwa Chidoe Kurim began today at the Pangrizampa Druk Phodrangdhing College for Astrology in Thimphu. It is presided over by the former Tshogki Lopen. More than 200 monks will perform prayers during the nine-day ritual. This prayer ceremony is for the continued peace, prosperity, and longevity of His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the...
Bhutan NDI to pay for tech training to build local digital skills
Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) has announced a new paid training programme called the NDI Xcelerator Program. The one-month course is aimed at closing the country’s digital skills gap by training young Bhutanese in blockchain-based digital identity technology. The programme will begin on 8th of next month. It is open to fresh graduates and professionals with a background in ICT...
New digital topographic maps to help in planning and disaster response
Imagine being able to plan road construction, protect farmland from floods, or respond faster to disasters, all by looking at a map. That is now possible in the country, thanks to new digital topographic maps. The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, handed over two maps to the land commission today. The maps were developed as part of the “Project for...
Private helicopter company Heli Bhutan inaugurates aircraft, set to begin flights next month
Marking a milestone in Bhutan’s aviation sector, the country’s first-ever private helicopter company called the Heli Bhutan, inaugurated its aircraft in Thimphu. The H-125 helicopter is set to take to the skies next month. The company’s helipad and its head office are located at Ramtokto in Thimphu. The H-125 helicopter is a versatile high-altitude aircraft made in France. It can...
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