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In the chronicles of Bhutanese history, one name stands as a beacon of vision, leadership, and unity: Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck. He is the founding father of the Wangchuck Dynasty. His ascension to the throne as the first king in 1907 marked a pivotal moment in the country’s journey towards modern governance and stability. As the country prepares to celebrate its...

To enhance the impact of advocacy programmes, 30 members of the Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) from colleges across the country completed a five-day training on theatre-based drama in Thimphu. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, introduced theatre-based techniques by moving away from the traditional awareness methods. The training concluded on...

  Gelephu Thromde has moved the orange export depot to state land at Namkhaling Demkhong. Until now, the exporters have been paying a rental fee to a private landowner to operate the depot at Samdrupling Demkhong. The relocation has brought relief to the exporters. The new depot is located near the Bhutan-India border gate. The exporters are hopeful that the...

Coinciding with the National Day celebrations, His Majesty The King conferred Druk Thuksey to an individual and the tourism industry. His Majesty The King also awarded the National Order of Merit (Gold) and National Order of Merit (Silver) to 21 individuals for their services to the country.   Former Tsugla Lopen Samten Dorji is one of the recipients of the Druk...