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Centuries-old Londha festival in Dagana celebrates life, tradition and community
Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
RSPN’s drone initiative offers new hope for White-bellied Heron conservation
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Breaking barriers in woodturning craft, Sangay Dolma’s journey of craftmanship
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
Young couple turns farming experience and training into thriving strawberry farming business, Dagana
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
Centuries-old house in Dagana : owner in dilemma over preservation and demolition
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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Capacity building training prepares women for future elections
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
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Craft outlet inaugurated in Trashigang to preserve and promote traditional crafts
Local artisans and craftsmen in Trashigang now have a dedicated space to sell locally made crafts. The newly constructed craft outlet in Kheri-Pam was inaugurated today. The outlet was built to preserve and promote traditional craft culture by providing better market access, ultimately enhancing the livelihood of the artisans. The newly constructed craft outlet in Kheri-Pam features nine units, a...
Nu 60 M in unclaimed dividends remain in stock market
If you invested in stocks and forgot about them, it might be time to check with your company. According to the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEBL), unclaimed dividends worth Nu 60M remain with publicly listed companies. Among the 18 listed companies on the Bhutanese stock exchange, 15 have declared dividends, amounting to nearly Nu 17bn so far. However, almost...
Thimphu Thromde proposes automated parking fee system to ease fee collection
The Thimphu Thromde has submitted a budget proposal to the finance ministry for an automated parking fee collection system in the capital. The infrastructure and transport minister disclosed this during yesterday's Meet the Press session. He was responding to a media query on whether the government plans to introduce a system similar to the one recently implemented in Phuentshogling. At...
Feasibility study highlights Khotokha’s potential for eco-tourism, Wangdue Phodrang
The people of Khotokha in Wangdue Phodrang's Bjena Gewog eagerly anticipate the transformation of their area into a tourist destination. A feasibility study showed the valley's potential for eco-tourism. If approved, the valley will be developed into a Community-Based Eco-Tourism Camp. While the valley serves as a crucial winter habitat for black-necked cranes, the local community is eager to transform...
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