Residents of Pema Gatshel and the nearby districts in the east are not looking any further when it comes to...
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced plans to develop infrastructure projects in the Indian state to complement...
Bhutan’s biodiversity hit a new milestone with the National Biodiversity Centre identifying 17 new snails and slugs. All these species...
A walk for a cause, Emma Slade, the founder and CEO of "Opening Your Heart to Bhutan," a registered UK...
The country’s balance of payments for the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year has been revised down by four...
In an effort to encourage better waste management practices and promote a circular economy, reverse vending machines have been installed...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what is it that is keeping them going for this long? Perhaps, Tumba Dema from Pema Gatshel’s Tshelingor village has an answer for this. The 108-year-old centenarian is active and independent for her age, able to walk around her home without...
There has been an increase in cardiovascular disease risk by over two per cent in the last five years. This is according to the National Health Survey 2023. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most common non-communicable diseases. It includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, affecting the heart and blood vessels. The National Health Survey 2023 showed that...
Orange, a cash crop in Maenchhuna village in Dagana’s Drujeygang Gewog, have been hit hard by the Chinese citrus fly, leading to reduced yields. However, orange growers have now joined forces to find ways to protect citrus from pests. The Maenchhuna Citrus Fruit Fly Management Group, recently formed, ensures that dropped fruits are collected and disposed of, offering hope for...
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck joined the Lomba celebration at the Folk Heritage Museum in the capital, today. Lomba, an annual festival celebrated by the Parops and Haaps, marks the passing of the year and the onset of the New Year. It is observed for at least five days. Her Majesty wished everyone a happy Lomba and...
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