While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
Bhutan's strength lies not in its economy or technology but in its unique culture and traditions. This soft power has...
Beekeeping is becoming a sustainable source of income in various parts of the country. In Pema Gatshel, a man in...
Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, one of the longest-serving Members of Parliament passed away at 74 on Monday. The late Lyonpo served...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as it crumbles under the weight of time, its owner faces a difficult choice: preserve the ancient structure filled with sacred artefacts or risk dismantling it, despite the community's warnings of misfortune. The four-storied traditional mud house is in Gibsa. Once...
Launched more than a year ago, the Prison-based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Care Programme is already transforming the lives of hundreds of inmates. The programme through a series of sessions and activities helps individuals overcome drug addiction and reintegrate into society. In this story, we take a look at the daily routine of the inmates undergoing the treatment programme...
Land development projects are proving to be an effective solution to revive and mechanise farming, especially in remote places across the country. In Pema Gatshel, the project has helped farmers of Khar Gewog resume farming on their lands that had been left fallow for years due to sloppy terrain and a shortage of labourers. This is in Tsezor village, where...
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay met with several global leaders. The meetings discussed and explored investment opportunities in Bhutan and cooperation and partnership across diverse fields, including health, education, and wellness. The prime minister is on an official visit to Europe until the 1st of next month to participate in the...
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