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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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Department of Labour sets goal for 90% Occupational Health and Safety compliance by 2035
Every year, about a hundred workers suffer injuries due to workplace accidents, and most of them go unreported. This is mainly due to lack of proper Occupational Health and Safety, OHS measures at many workplaces. In an effort to address this issue, the Department of Labour has launched a National Occupational Health and Safety Strategy 2025-2035, aiming to achieve 90...
Country’s unemployment rate drops
The country’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 per cent in 2024 compared to 5.9 per cent in 2022. This is according to the National Statistics Bureau’s annual survey report 2024. Despite this drop, challenges persist, particularly for women and youth in securing jobs. The report revealed that female unemployment remained higher than male unemployment last year. Female unemployment...
Sherubling & Martshala schools take top spots with eco-friendly solutions at National Innovation Challenge 2025
Exciting news from the National Innovation Challenge 2025! Sherubling Higher Secondary School from Trongsa and Martshala Middle Secondary School from Samdrup Jongkhar have taken the top spots. Their winning projects? A game-changing Sustainable Organic Liquid Fertiliser and the innovative Bashika Soap. These young minds are proving that creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. The students from Sherubling Higher Secondary...
Dragon Boys show grit in goalless draw against Yemen
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...
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