Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
Schools have reopened for the 2025 academic session, with students advancing to higher classes. However, in Samtse, several students, especially those who sat for and failed the common and board exams, will be repeating the same grades. According to BCSEA’s recently released Student’s Performance Report 2024, Class 6 and Class 10 students from Samtse have performed poorly, ranking among the...
As the country embraces digital payments, the financial sector is evolving gradually. According to the Central Bank’s quarterly payment system report, the last quarter of last year saw a sharp rise in QR code transactions, while traditional banking methods continued to decline. According to the report, QR code transactions surged by almost 22 per cent, reaching nearly 33 million transactions...
The Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority in collaboration with the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce, and Employment has fined several LPG retail outlets and home delivery agents in Thimphu for supplying and distributing underweight LPG cylinders. Following a tip-off, the agencies conducted random inspections and found that these businesses were selling underweight cylinders. Two retail outlets and two delivery agents...
Maintaining a smooth pothole-free road in Phuentshogling has remained a challenge for years. The issue is worsened by heavy vehicles frequently plying the roads and due to inadequate drainage systems in some areas. After repeated resurfacing and blacktopping proved ineffective, the thromde has begun constructing concrete roads along the critical areas. One such area is the road near the truck...
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