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Students from various districts have gathered at Royal Thimphu College for the 7th STEM Camp. With a growing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the camp aims to inspire young minds. This year, the initiative takes a new approach by welcoming both boys and girls, promoting inclusivity and shared learning. The four-day camp is focused on exploration and innovation,...

The country’s balance of payments for the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year has been revised down by four per cent to Nu 12.5bn, primarily due to a growing trade deficit driven by rising imports. The balance of payments measures the net flow of money into and out of the country over a given period. Despite this revision, the...

A walk for a cause, Emma Slade, the founder and CEO of "Opening Your Heart to Bhutan," a registered UK charity, is taking on a challenge, a difficult one. Widely known as Ani Pema Deki, she will walk the 400-kilometre-long Trans-Bhutan Trail. Her goal is to raise Nu 35 M to support children with disabilities.  59-year-old Ani Pema Deki is...

A vibrant three-day Lhaboe festival is in full swing in Trongsa, attracting hundreds of attendees. This year’s celebration is particularly special as it marks the significant three-year cycle, during which their local deity Dorji Dramtsen is ceremonially ushered into the festivities. Let’s take a closer look at how the event unfolds.  The Lhaboe festival, an annual tradition deeply rooted in...