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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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PIT revenue increases by nearly Nu 1bn in 2024
The revenue from Personal Income Tax increased by nearly one billion ngultrum this time. As of March this year, more than 70,000 taxpayers have filed their Personal Income Tax. As of 31st March, the total personal income tax revenue for the income year 2024 amounts to Nu 2.9bn. In 2023, it was Nu 2bn and almost the same amount in...
HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graces opening of Olympic Solidarity and Olympic Council of Asia Regional Forum
The first-ever Olympic Solidarity and Olympic Council of Asia Regional Forum in Bhutan is underway in Thimphu starting today. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graced the opening this morning. The forum attended by 24 counties and regions aims to strengthen Olympic solidarity, develop athletes, and plan for major upcoming events. During the forum, His Royal Highness Prince...
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...
Blacktopping of Singye Gewog road to enhance access to services and markets
Residents of Singye Gewog in Sarpang will soon experience smoother travel as the Department of Surface Transport nears completion of blacktopping the gewog road. The project, expected to finish in three months, promises to enhance connectivity and create new economic opportunities for the community. The road, built in 2016, had not undergone major maintenance due to budget constraints. Now, as...
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