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...
Cardamom cultivation is gradually gaining momentum in Pema Gatshel's Khar Gewog, with Labar village being one of the key areas where every household cultivates this cash crop. The shift towards mass cultivation began after receiving support from the UNDP in 2021. Since then, the crops have started to fruit, contributing to an increase in income and improving the livelihoods of...
Gola town in Samtse's Tashichhoeling Dungkhag, one of the oldest towns in the country, has been undergoing redevelopment since the town planning works began in 2015. However, the project has missed yet another deadline as 15 plot owners have yet to start construction, failing to meet the agreed 2024 completion timeline. Despite the setbacks, Gola town has seen notable progress...
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...
More than 600 people gathered for the first-ever Manas Winter Festival at Panbang in Zhemgang. The festival, held as a tribute to His Majesty The King, brought together locals from the district’s 20 chiwogs to showcase their products and traditional foods. It concluded on 23rd February. The two-day festival gave a glimpse into local life and sustainable practices, inviting guests...
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