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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...
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
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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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MoIT to reschedule interviews after complaints over lapses in recruitment process
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High Court orders Bhutan Idol organiser to pay over Nu 2.5 M to winners
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Nu 60 M in unclaimed dividends remain in stock market
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Accidents on Chubachu-Jungshina expressway raise growing concern, calls for better safety measures
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Over 6,300 mothers register for MoH’s Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme
HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graces opening of Olympic Solidarity and Olympic Council of Asia Regional Forum
The first-ever Olympic Solidarity and Olympic Council of Asia Regional Forum in Bhutan is underway in Thimphu starting today. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graced the opening this morning. The forum attended by 24 counties and regions aims to strengthen Olympic solidarity, develop athletes, and plan for major upcoming events. During the forum, His Royal Highness Prince...
Bhutan successfully conducts first Atrial Septal Defect closure
A groundbreaking heart procedure was successfully performed in the capital last week. Doctors closed a hole in a patient’s heart using a non-invasive technique—meaning no major surgery and no scars. This condition, called Atrial Septal Defect or ASD, is a birth defect where there’s a hole between the heart’s upper chambers. If left untreated, it can lead to serious problems...
RAA to develop in-house audit experts through Intosai Development Initiative’s training
In two years, the country will have a pool of experts specialised in enhancing audits. Auditors with the Royal Audit Authority are currently being trained through the Intosai Development Initiative (IDI). IDI has benefited more than 50 per cent of the country's audits so far. IDI, a body under the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), supports the capacity...
Nu 60 M in unclaimed dividends remain in stock market
If you invested in stocks and forgot about them, it might be time to check with your company. According to the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEBL), unclaimed dividends worth Nu 60M remain with publicly listed companies. Among the 18 listed companies on the Bhutanese stock exchange, 15 have declared dividends, amounting to nearly Nu 17bn so far. However, almost...
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