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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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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
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World Bank Group executive directors reaffirm support to Bhutan
A nine-member delegation of the World Bank Group Executive Directors concluded a five-day visit to Bhutan yesterday. The visit reaffirmed the World Bank Group’s continued support for Bhutan’s development priorities. The delegation was accompanied by Mercy Tembon, World Bank Vice President and Corporate Secretary. According to a press release from the World Bank Group During the visit, the executive directors...
Third edition of Open Badminton Championship sees more international players
Although the number of Bhutanese taking part in the Open Badminton Championship in Phuentshogling dropped this year, the annual tournament is increasingly becoming popular amongst international players. The recent 3rd edition of the championship had 85 participants, with over 50 players from India, Nepal and Singapore. 62-year-old Raj Singh from India came from Pune, a city in India's Maharashtra state,...
Land management project brings relief to Tikiliwoong farmers
Farmers of Tikiliwoong in Pema Gatshel’s Norbugang Gewog are all smiles. The land management project that began last month will now allow them to use farm machinery for paddy cultivation. Previously, small terraces and scattered boulders made it nearly impossible to operate power tillers. After years of requesting this project, they can finally look forward to easier and more efficient...
Pregnant and lactating women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to get Nu 1,500 incentive for hospital visits
Socially and economically challenged mothers and pregnant women can now look forward to monthly incentives, particularly for hospital visits. The initiative, part of the Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme, was launched in the capital on 21st February, coinciding with His Majesty The King’s birthday. The programme aims to enhance the health of mothers and children from conception until the...
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