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State funeral held for late Dasho Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen, late Dasho chooses incineration over open-air cremation
The state funeral for late Dasho Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen was held today. His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the...
Veteran archers compete one last time in spirit of tradition and tribute
As a heartfelt farewell to the sport they once dominated, some of Bhutan’s finest former archers returned to the archery...
Gyalsup homecomings spark joy and unity across Bhutan, with heartfelt reunions going viral on social media
In a wave of emotion sweeping across Bhutan, thousands of families are experiencing a homecoming unlike any other. Their sons...
From the King’s hand to the family’s altar
As the Gelephu Mindfulness City rises from vision to reality, it is not only bulldozers and blueprints that are shaping...
Thousands gathered at Kuenselphodrang to receive blessings from His Holiness the Je Khenpo and sacred relics from Thailand
Thousands of devotees flocked to Kuenselphodrang from as early as 3 AM today, eager to catch a glimpse of Their...
One rocket, thousand dreams; Pema Tsho Sakhu rewrites future for young Bhutanese innovators
At just 13 years old, Pema Tsho Sakhu, a Bhutanese student living in Australia, is already breaking barriers in space...
Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
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,...
Politics
Tashi Samdrup from BTP and Phuntsho Dendup from PDP to face off in Nubi-Tangsibji’s by-election
The Bhutan Tendrel Party has fielded former councillor Tashi Samdrup for the upcoming Nubi-Tangsibji by-election. He will be up against...
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Bhutan’s C-section rate higher than international acceptance rate, finds National Health Survey
The National Health Survey 2023 found that the rate of cesarean or c-section deliveries was a little over 29 per...
Frequent power cuts disrupt daily life in Chhukha’s Meritsemo
In Meritsemo under Bongo Gewog in Chhukha, the monsoon does not just bring rain, it brings darkness. Frequent power outages...
Shared passion for archery bridges borders between Bhutan and Sikkim
Archery is not just Bhutan’s national sport; it is also a bridge of friendship between Bhutan and India. This bond...
New bridge to end seasonal isolation for Nabar-Philuma chiwog’s residents, Samdrup Jongkhar
In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Nabar-Philuma chiwog in Orong gewog get cut off every monsoon. With no motorable bridge over...
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