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Do you pick up a plastic wrapper when you see it on the ground, or do you walk past it? Many assume it's someone else's job, but that's not true. With rising waste generation and improper disposal, waste management has become a national concern. However, if everyone takes responsibility for their waste, the problem becomes manageable. That’s the mission of...

With the Tshachu season at its peak, Gelephu Tshachu continues to draw people from far and wide. The tshachu normally sees the biggest crowds during the winter season with numbers sometimes exceeding one thousand. However, this season has seen a drop, with only about 500 visitors. According to the residents, the decline is likely due to the reopening of Gasa...

Coinciding with the Traditional Day of Offering, the Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body appointed the new kudrungs for Thimphu, Wangdue Phodrang and Paro. They were conferred dhar at the Punakha Dzong yesterday morning. 41-year-old Wangchuk Dorji from Bjena Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang is the new Kudrung Shar. Prior to his present post, he was the mask dance teacher...

A video of a Bhutanese man being assaulted by local people and police in the neighbouring Indian town of Jaigaon has gone viral sparking intense debate. People are raising concerns and questioning safety while travelling in India. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday. Meanwhile, the man says he has been left emotionally disturbed following the incident. A 25-year-old man...