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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,...
Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Trans women face hurdles in reporting violence
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
Laya’s youth uphold tradition by crafting the iconic Zhamu hat
Bhutan's strength lies not in its economy or technology but in its unique culture and traditions. This soft power has...
Politics
RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
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Bhutanese Karate team secures 21 medals at first Sikkim Open International Karate Championship 2025
The Bhutanese Karate team has secured four gold, nine silver, and eight bronze medals at the first Sikkim Open International Karate Championship 2025 in India. The team, consisting of 16 karatekas, competed against more than 500 participants. The Bhutanese athletes participated in both the Kumite and Kata categories. The majority of the medals came from the Kumite category. Riya Subba...
Dragon Boys kicks off preparations for AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
Bhutan’s senior national football team kicked off their preparations on Thursday for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. After earning a spot as the best-ranked losing team from the first round, Bhutan aims to turn its unique high-altitude environment in Thimphu into a competitive advantage. The Dragon Boys will open their campaign against Yemen on March...
50 shops in ten districts found selling relabelled expired Samyang sauce
The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority has seized and disposed of nearly 2,030 bottles of expired Samyang sauce from 50 shops across 10 districts. The shops were found selling the product with fraudulent, relabelled manufacturing and expiry dates. Since this was their first offence, the BFDA issued them a warning and did not impose a fine. They were caught during...
RICB’s Drukyul Life Insurance Plan discontinued after 7 months, leaving policyholders frustrated
The discontinuation of Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan’s Drukyul Life Insurance Plan, launched in September 2023 has left thousands of policyholders frustrated over the lack of communication and transparency. The scheme was suspended as of April 25, last year. It is a one-year term renewable life insurance plan, similar to Rural Life Insurance but with a few key differences. RICB...
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