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In celebration of International Women's Day, the Royal Textile Academy honoured women entrepreneurs who are leaders of sustainable fashion within the Bhutanese textile industry. The event, held in the capital, honoured their contributions and recognised their role as driving forces behind the preservation and innovation of Bhutan's rich textile heritage. During the event, women who have dedicated their careers to...

Bhutan has faced several zoonotic diseases, including COVID-19 and recurring outbreaks of avian, swine flu, and rabies, all of which have significantly impacted both animal and human health. To combat these, the Bhutan One Health Strategy was first launched in 2016, with a secretariat at the Royal Centre for Disease Control established in 2020. As the second edition of the...

A warm meal, a kind word, and a little joy can bring comfort to those going through life-threatening illnesses. Since 2018, palliative care services in the country have helped 900 patients facing terminal illnesses, offering relief from pain and emotional distress. By addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, palliative care is designed to prevent and relieve suffering by ensuring early...

Relying on conventional conservation methods to analyse and preserve artefacts has always been challenging in Bhutanese museums. The traditional methods usually lack precision and have risks of damaging the artefacts. To address this challenge, professors from British universities are training Bhutanese museum conservators in heritage science techniques. The workshop focuses on hands-on training on non-invasive analytical methods such as X-ray...