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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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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
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Gelephu’s reverse vending machines turn waste into cash, paying over Nu 1 M
Facial recognition E-gates introduced at Phuentshogling Pedestrian Terminal
People travelling via the Pedestrian terminal in Phuentshogling no longer have to show their citizenship Identity cards for immigration clearance. The new E-gates, launched on His Majesty The King’s birthday, will streamline cross-border movement. The Home Minister attended the launch. Immigration clearance at the pedestrian terminal is now faster with facial recognition and biometric technology. Ten e-gates have been installed...
Gelephu’s reverse vending machines turn waste into cash, paying over Nu 1 M
The reverse vending machines in Gelephu Thromde, installed to promote better waste management practices, seem to be a success. The mechanisms give you money in return for used bottles deposited in the machines. Since its launch in December of last year, more than Nu 1 M has been paid out so far. The four vending machines installed at various key...
Phuentshogling introduces mobile parking app for hassle-free parking
Vehicle parking in Phuentshogling is expected to become hassle-free with the launch of the first-ever mobile parking application, Parking.bt. The app aims to solve issues such as frequent parking disputes and eliminate the hassle of fee collectors. It was launched coinciding with His Majesty The King’s birthday. According to Phuentshogling Thromde officials, the Parking.bt app is expected to make the...
Community campaign highlights importance of childhood cancer support
Childhood cancer, caused by random genetic changes, affects over 400,000 children worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organisation. In the country, the Bhutan Cancer Society, with support from Save the Children Bhutan and EU funding, recently concluded a community awareness programme on childhood and adolescent cancer in Zhemgang. The programme, aimed at providing support for cancer-affected families, brought...
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