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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,...
Politics
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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Chhukha DT proposes construction of new 20-bed hospital in Tsimalakha
The Chhukha Dzongkhag Tshogdu has recently proposed the construction of a new 20-bed hospital in Tsimalakha, following growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of the current facility. Health officials presented two options: either to construct a new 10-bed hospital or to repair the existing 20-bed hospital. The existing 20-bed hospital, which was constructed many decades ago, lies in awful condition...
Government set to finalise Nu 1bn support programme for Class XII graduates
The government is hoping to finalize the modality for the Nu 1bn support programme this month. During the Meet The Press session today, the Industry, Commerce, and Employment Minister said the programme will support class XII graduates in continuing their studies. During the election campaign, the government pledged to support one youth from households where no member has previously studied...
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...
Mountain Hazelnuts Venture secures USD 7.9 M for climate-resilient farming initiatives
Hazelnut growers in the country can look forward to increased support and better prices. In a major boost to the country's sustainable agriculture sector, Mountain Hazelnuts Venture has secured a landmark USD 7.9 M in equity funding to expand its climate-resilient farming initiatives. The company, Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) venture, is set to scale up its operations...
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