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Bhutanese artisans are crying foul over facing stiff competition from imported crafts products. However, according to the home affairs minister, this is not all true. During the recent Meet the Press session, the minister said that Bhutanese craftsmanship is not only surviving but also maintaining its relevance and demand in the market. While Bhutanese artisans acknowledge that Bhutanese craftsmanship has...

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...

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...

Almost everyone in Bhutan has access to improved water sources, but only 63 per cent have 24-hour access to drinking water. This was highlighted in a 2020 article by the former Resident Representative of UNDP Bhutan. Five years on, some still face water shortages in a water-rich country. Yarpheling village in Sarpang is home to around 140 households. Jerrycans and...