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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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Over 700 chorten and lhakhang vandalism cases in a decade, new committee to strengthen security
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Punakha Dromchoe and Tshechu attract over 3,300 tourists, generating Nu 1.6 M in revenue
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Anim Damchoe sentenced to nine years in prison for misappropriation of the project fund and possession of unexplained wealth
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Old school furniture gets new life in Phuentshogling Thromde
Schools in Phuentshogling will no longer have to deal with the hassle of discarding broken furniture or auctioning it off for little value. The Phuentshogling Thromde and the Bhutan Board Products Limited are collaborating to refurbish old-school furniture locally. This is expected to offer high-quality furniture at prices half the cost of importing new ones. This initiative is expected to...
After four years, National Startup Weekend returns with fresh vision
After a four-year hiatus, National Startup Weekend began in Thimphu yesterday. It focuses on collaboration and development in emerging technologies for aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs. The theme for the second edition of the event is, “Cultivating Conscious Innovation: Merging Emerging Technologies with Mindful Development Practices.” The four-day event started with the Startup Community Bootcamp to strengthen Bhutan’s innovation and entrepreneurship...
900 terminally ill patients benefit from palliative care since 2018
A warm meal, a kind word, and a little joy can bring comfort to those going through life-threatening illnesses. Since 2018, palliative care services in the country have helped 900 patients facing terminal illnesses, offering relief from pain and emotional distress. By addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, palliative care is designed to prevent and relieve suffering by ensuring early...
Punakha Dromchoe and Tshechu attract over 3,300 tourists, generating Nu 1.6 M in revenue
The six-day annual Punakha Dromchoe and Tshechu attracted over 3,300 tourists this year, generating more than Nu 1.6 M in tourist fees for the district. This marks a threefold increase compared to last year, when around 1,100 tourists contributed over Nu 540,000 in revenue. Held annually in the courtyard of Punakha Dzong, the Punakha Tshechu and Dromchoe are vibrant cultural...
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