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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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Monks and nuns trained to combat Non-Communicable Diseases
As the country faces the rising threat of Non-Communicable Diseases or NCDs, the health ministry is now equipping religious leaders with the knowledge and skills to reduce preventable health risks. During the last two days, health coordinators from the Central Monastic Body and the Chhoedey Lhentshog across six eastern districts took part in an NCD prevention training in Samdrup Jongkhar....
Home affairs ministry and Handicrafts Association working to promote local crafts
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...
High Court orders Bhutan Idol organiser to pay over Nu 2.5 M to winners
The High Court has ordered the organiser of the singing reality show Bhutan Idol to pay over Nu 2.5 M to the top three winners of its first season. The decision follows the organizer's failure to pay the promised cash prizes after he was unable to send the winners to Australia as initially promised. When the promise fell through, the...
Over 6,300 mothers register for MoH’s Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme
A month after its launch, over 6,300 mothers nationwide have registered with the health ministry's "Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme". This initiative provides vulnerable mothers with children under two years old a monthly incentive of Nu 1,500 through the programme's Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. It aims to encourage mothers to access healthcare services. The Accelerating Maternal and Child Health...
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