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His Holiness the Je Khenpo administered Tshewang or longevity blessings to the public in Gelephu today. Thousands of people gathered at Thubten Choekhorthang to receive the blessing. The blessing ceremony began at around nine in the morning. The Thubten Choekhorthang ground gradually filled with devotees eager to receive the blessing. During winter, Gelephu typically sees an influx of people, mainly...

Meat shop owners in Thimphu have raised concerns over what they describe as unfair business practices by the country’s sole beef supplier. They cite rising costs, excessive payment demands, and poor hygiene standards at the slaughterhouse. In a letter dated January 22, 2025, addressed to the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), meat shop owners called for government intervention...

Bhutan’s national archery team is set to compete in the 2025 Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament, Stage 1. The weeklong competition will start next Sunday in Thailand. Bhutan's squad of four men will compete against elite athletes from across the world in both recurve and compound categories. The tournament is a significant event in the archery calendar, where participating athletes will...

For the residents of Bjobisa village in Thimphu's Jimina Chiwog, the struggle for water has become a daily battle. A water project was expected to solve it, but despite efforts from the central and the local governments, it failed to deliver. After spending millions on the project, the water could not reach the village, leaving residents frustrated and desperate. The...