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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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Leadership training and awareness campaigns suggested to address gender stereotypes in politics
Can leadership training and awareness campaigns to address gender stereotypes improve Bhutanese women’s participation in politics? A student group feels...
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Landowners urge property tax review following relocation to Denchi – Pema Gatshel
Landowners near the old town of Pema Gatshel are finding land tax filing confusing. They face high property taxes despite the town’s relocation to Denchi in 2023. While they initially welcomed its categorisation as an ‘Urban Centre Without Plan’, they now say it needs updates and reclassification. The issue was recently discussed at the Dzongkhag Tshogdu. The land near the...
Bhutan joins global call for glacier protection on first-ever World Day for Glaciers
Bhutan is home to nearly 570 glacial lakes. Of them, 17 are at risk of glacial lake outburst flood due to rising temperatures. To mitigate the risk, early warning systems are crucial in monitoring glacial changes and preventing disasters. However, the installation of early warning systems remains a challenge. Marking the urgency of this issue, Bhutan joined the world in...
MoH installs thermal scanner at Paro International Airport for effective disease control
To improve early detection and prevent the spread of diseases in the country, the health ministry has installed a thermal scanner system at Paro International Airport. The system will quickly detect travellers with fever, a common symptom of diseases such as COVID-19, Ebola and Monkeypox. The system was inaugurated today. The thermal scanner, Sentry MK-4, checks passengers for high temperatures...
TTI Samthang being expanded as part of national TVET reform strategy
The education and skills development ministry plans to expand the Technical Training Institute Samthang in Wangdue Phodrang. It is to increase the employability of youth and transform the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in the country. The expansion project includes the construction of additional infrastructure. The new facilities will help ease the accommodation shortage, enabling the enrolment...
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