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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,...
Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Trans women face hurdles in reporting violence
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
Politics
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...
Bhutan launches ‘One-Child, One-Egg’ initiative to enhance child health and nutrition
Students across Bhutan will now receive an egg each day as part of the ‘One-Child, One-Egg’ initiative, which aims to enhance child health and nutrition. Alongside the initiative, the Prime Minister and the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation also launched the Agrisustain Fund today. This initiative intends to raise USD 80 M to transform Bhutan’s agriculture sector....
Gelephu’s long-awaited vegetable market shed ready for vendors
Vegetable vendors in Gelephu are all smiles as the long-awaited market shed is finally complete after several delays. The new facility can accommodate over a hundred vendors. The vendors will move to the new shed by next week. Laytshog Lopon Sangay Dorji and GMC Governor, Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, recently inaugurated the newly constructed vegetable market shed. The new market...
Dorji Lopen appoints lams
The Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body appointed Lampoen and Jala Umze of the Zhung Dratshang and three Lams of various monastic centers in the country. They were conferred dhar at the Punakha Dzong today. Kencho Dorji from Ruebisa in Wangdue Phodrang has been conferred Dhar as the new Lampoen of Zhung Dratshang. He received oral transmission and teachings...
Bhutan to compete in ninth Asian Winter Games
Bhutan will be competing at the ninth Asian Winter Games which will take place from 7th to 14th February in Harbin, China. This will be the first time the country is taking part in the competition. Bhutan will be represented by Chencho Dorji in the slalom discipline of Alpine skiing. More than 1,300 athletes from 34 countries are expected to...
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