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Bhutanese cancer patients referred to the TATA Medical Center in Kolkatta, India are persistently facing blood shortage for transfusion. Currently, there are 119 Bhutanese patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. Although blood transfusions are not for treating the blood cancer itself, they give healthy blood cells if the patient’s body cannot produce its own. However, at the TATA Medical Center,...

Bhutan’s national football team, featuring a largely inexperienced lineup, delivered a commendable performance, holding Yemen to a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers match at Changlimithang Stadium yesterday. With key players sidelined due to injury, including star striker Chencho Gyeltshen, the Dragon Boys relied on youthful determination and a solid defensive strategy to secure a crucial point...

Voting for reality shows aired on national television will get easier and simpler. The Bhutan Broadcasting Service, BBS launched a web application called Druk Vote today. Until now, voting has only been possible via SMS. BBS has been airing reality shows since 2008 on its Channel 2. BBS said the web application is expected to enhance transparency, create revenue opportunities,...

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...