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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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A new orchid species discovered in Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang
Researchers of the National Biodiversity Centre have identified a new orchid species, previously unknown to science. The species was found in two places, Rimchhu in Punakha, and Kamina in Wangdue Phodrang. According to the centre, this takes the number of orchid species found in Bhutan to 498. The newly-discovered orchid has been named Zeuxine drukyulensis, paying tribute to Bhutan, nicknamed...
Can water resources be commercialised? Paro Forum debates over water commerce vs. water rights
Water is essential for life, but as climate change intensifies and water shortages grow, managing this critical resource has become a pressing challenge. In Bhutan, where water is abundant but not always accessible, the debate over whether water should remain a public good or be commercialised is emerging. The recently concluded Paro Forum, led by the JSW School of Law,...
Japan grants largest ever loan to Bhutan for hydropower development
Japan has granted its largest-ever concessional loan to Bhutan, amounting to over 13.6 billion Japanese Yen which is approximately Nu 7.8bn, for the construction of three small hydropower plants in Bhutan. Bhutan’s finance minister and the Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Official Development Assistance or ODA loan agreement, today in Thimphu. According to JICA, this...
Positive feedback drives expansion of Online Dzongkha Learning platform up to class six
The National Online Dzongkha Learning platform on Educare Skill will soon be extended to students up to class six. The platform is currently available for students up to class three. A recent report on the pilot phase of the initiative highlighted that it received appreciation from the general public and support from the education ministry. During the piloting phase from...
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