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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...
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...
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...
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...
Laya’s youth uphold tradition by crafting the iconic Zhamu hat
Bhutan's strength lies not in its economy or technology but in its unique culture and traditions. This soft power has...
Pema Gatshel’s first beekeeper’s business thriving
Beekeeping is becoming a sustainable source of income in various parts of the country. In Pema Gatshel, a man in...
Remembering Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, his legacy and contributions
Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, one of the longest-serving Members of Parliament passed away at 74 on Monday. The late Lyonpo served...
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RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
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SAMJONG cooperative – boosting local products and creating jobs in Samdrup Jongkhar
Besides promoting local products from Samdrup Jongkhar, the SAMJONG cooperative has been able to create job opportunities for Samdrup Jongkhar residents. They opened two outlets about two months ago and have already employed 23 individuals. The cooperative buys raw materials including farm produce from farmers and adds value by improving product packaging and processing. Some are employed at the processing...
Tading residents seek waste collection services amid growing environmental concerns
The residents of Tading Gewog in Samtse are struggling to manage waste due to the lack of waste collection services. With no better option, many have resorted to burning waste, raising environmental and health concerns in the community. Without waste collection services, the waste management challenge continues to grow with over 5,000 residents in the gewog. “When we burn waste,...
Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies launches Kurtöp-Dzongkha-English Dictionary
The Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies has launched a Kurtöp-Dzongkha-English Dictionary. The book was developed to promote and preserve the regional dialect, spoken in Kurtoed, Gangzur and Maenbi Gewogs in Lhuentse. The dictionary aims to deepen the understanding of the Kurtöp dialect and encourage its usage among younger generations. The 319-page dictionary contains Kurtöp words in Dzongkha and English...
Over Nu 700,000 fined for forest fires in three years
The Department of Forests and Park Services imposed fines exceeding Nu 700,000 on 38 individuals and institutions responsible for setting forest fires from 2021 to 2023. However, this figure is deemed very low given the large number of forest fire incidents reported during the period in the country. The three-year period saw 169 reported forest fires. The Department of...
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