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Bhutan is aiming to eliminate gender-based violence in the next three years. For this, the national strategy, which was launched on Saturday, aims to address the root causes of the issue, strengthen support systems for survivors, and create a more equitable society. Gender-based violence is any act of violence that is directed against an individual based on their gender identity...

The six-day annual Punakha Dromchoe and Tshechu attracted over 3,300 tourists this year, generating more than Nu 1.6 M in tourist fees for the district. This marks a threefold increase compared to last year, when around 1,100 tourists contributed over Nu 540,000 in revenue. Held annually in the courtyard of Punakha Dzong, the Punakha Tshechu and Dromchoe are vibrant cultural...

To mark International Women’s Day today, Bhutan Cricket Council organised a special Women’s T20 Celebration Match across six districts on Saturday. Themed "Accelerate Action", 132 women, participated in the event. In a move to empower women in sports, participants from Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Samtse, and Sarpang took part in the T20 matches. The initiative aims to challenge gender...

From just three in 1998, today there are more than 400 patients undergoing dialysis in Bhutan. Additionally, more than 500 people are suffering from kidney-related diseases in the country. Marking World Kidney Day in Phuentshogling yesterday, officials from the Bhutan Kidney Foundation highlighted that this increasing trend is a growing concern. During the World Kidney Day observance at Sonamgang Primary...