Featured News
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,...
Politics
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...
Popular
-
MoIT to reschedule interviews after complaints over lapses in recruitment process
-
Nu 60 M in unclaimed dividends remain in stock market
-
Accidents on Chubachu-Jungshina expressway raise growing concern, calls for better safety measures
-
Over 6,300 mothers register for MoH’s Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme
-
14 civil liability cases filed in 2024
MoIT to reschedule interviews after complaints over lapses in recruitment process
A group of shortlisted candidates have filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. According to the group, misconduct and administrative lapses occurred in the ministry’s recruitment process which happened recently. The ACC is currently reviewing the case based on the group’s allegations. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced vacancies for four...
Businesses struggling with declining customers due to ongoing Kuendelling Bazam reconstruction – Thimphu
Clothing and handicraft vendors operating their businesses near the Centenary Farmers’ Market in Thimphu are struggling with dwindling customers due to the ongoing Kuendelling Bazam renovation. While Thimphu Thromde has set a 15-month deadline for the bridge’s completion, shopkeepers said they were not adequately informed about the project’s impact and relocation plans. The bridge reconstruction will cost Nu 33 M....
Accidents on Chubachu-Jungshina expressway raise growing concern, calls for better safety measures
A recent car accident on the four-lane Chubachu-Jungshina expressway in Thimphu has once again highlighted growing concerns over safety on this route. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, involved a 27-year-old driver losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a streetlight pole. The road between Chubachu and Jungshina is known for being accident-prone, particularly for collisions with streetlight...
RAA to develop in-house audit experts through Intosai Development Initiative’s training
In two years, the country will have a pool of experts specialised in enhancing audits. Auditors with the Royal Audit Authority are currently being trained through the Intosai Development Initiative (IDI). IDI has benefited more than 50 per cent of the country's audits so far. IDI, a body under the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), supports the capacity...
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) is Bhutan’s primary national broadcaster, delivering diverse news and entertainment in multiple languages, fostering cultural understanding and public knowledge.