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Every year, December 17 is celebrated as the National Day. Tuesday marks the 117th anniversary. But what makes this day so special for the Bhutanese? Let’s take a closer look at why we celebrate this momentous occasion and how it continues to shape Bhutan’s identity. Imagine Bhutan in 1907: a rugged yet vibrant land where local rulers vied for power,...

Residents of Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana are looking forward to the construction of a motorable bridge over Sunkosh River. If a bridge is constructed, it will connect the gewog with Tsirang-Wangdue Highway. They said the bridge would shorten their travel time significantly. Recently, a team of experts visited the site to assess feasibility.  Having a motorable bridge over the river...

The Gelephu Mindfulness City must prioritise financially viable and bankable projects to secure investments. According to its Board Director, Yee Ean Pang, mobilising funds is crucial to realising the vision of Gelephu as a business hub. Speaking at a recent forum in the capital, the board director said that the city would adopt a “four-plus-one” funding model to attract investments....

More than a thousand seed samples were collected and taken to the National Biodiversity Centre or NBC as a part of the 10th Biodiversity Fair held in Tsirang yesterday. The seeds are considered unique and rare in the country. They will now be conserved in the centre’s gene bank in Thimphu for sustainable use.  At the fair, farmers from ten...