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One rocket, thousand dreams; Pema Tsho Sakhu rewrites future for young Bhutanese innovators
At just 13 years old, Pema Tsho Sakhu, a Bhutanese student living in Australia, is already breaking barriers in space...
Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
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...
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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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Monks and nuns learn to fix water issues
Accessing basic plumbing services has long been a challenge for monastic institutions in remote parts of Bhutan. Located far from towns and service centres, monks and nuns often struggled to fix even minor water issues. To ease this, monks and nuns in Samdrup Jongkhar and Pema Gatshel underwent training in water management and maintenance, equipping them with the skills to...
Farmers’ group in Sarpang enjoy abundant chilli harvest
It’s a season of abundance for the chilli growers of Shompangkha Gewog in Sarpang. The Norbugang commercial vegetable farmers’ group is seeing an increased production compared to last year. The group recently dispatched 1800 kilogrammes of chilli to Bhutan Agro Industries Limited in Lingmethang, Monggar. The farmer’s group, consisting of 13 members, is reaping the reward of their hard work...
Thimphu to host first-ever outdoor cinema experience ahead of Royal Visit of King and Queen of Thailand
Residents of Thimphu and the nearby districts can anticipate a cinematic treat under the stars. For the first time ever, the Film Association of Bhutan, with support from the government, is introducing an outdoor cinema experience in the heart of the capital. Starting tomorrow, Thailand’s renowned outdoor cinema and film distributor, Master Picture, will bring some of the most popular...
Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will be in Bhutan on a State Visit at the invitation of His Majesty The King. Announcing the visit officially, the Prime Minister said that the occasion is expected to further strengthen the bonds of goodwill, mutual understanding, and multifaceted cooperation...
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