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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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Improvement works on Naro road to begin next financial year
Seventeen years ago, people of Naro in Thimphu were all smiles when work on the gewog road began. But that excitement is now turning to frustration. Concerns are growing over the worsening condition of the road. The 26-kilometre stretch starts from the Tango-Cheri base. A part of the road has become nearly impassable during summer rains and winter snow. Residents...
Thimphu Magics end SABA Championship campaign with loss to Nepal’s Times Club
Thimphu Magics lost to Nepal’s Times Club in their final match of the South Asian Basketball Association Club Championship today. Throughout the tournament, Bhutan played four matches against leading clubs from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Maldives but was unable to secure a single win. The tournament held in India, ended today. In their final match today, Thimphu Magics...
Restoration of irrigation water helps revive paddy cultivation, Orong Gewog
Several households of Orong Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar will not have to depend on imported rice soon. They will resume rice cultivation after more than a decade following the restoration of the long-awaited irrigation channel. With the restoration of the irrigation channel recently, the sound of ploughs scraping earth and water trickling through channels will return to about seven acres...
Bhutan extends humanitarian relief to Myanmar
Bhutan has extended humanitarian assistance to Myanmar in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the region on March 28, 2025. A 40-member advance team comprising medical professionals and multi-sectoral specialists were deployed to Myanmar on April 1, 2025, along with relief materials, upon the Royal Command of His Majesty The King. The team, working in coordination with Myanmar’s...
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