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Coinciding with the Traditional Day of Offering, the Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body appointed the new kudrungs for Thimphu, Wangdue Phodrang and Paro. They were conferred dhar at the Punakha Dzong yesterday morning. 41-year-old Wangchuk Dorji from Bjena Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang is the new Kudrung Shar. Prior to his present post, he was the mask dance teacher...

Meat shop owners in Thimphu have raised concerns over what they describe as unfair business practices by the country’s sole beef supplier. They cite rising costs, excessive payment demands, and poor hygiene standards at the slaughterhouse. In a letter dated January 22, 2025, addressed to the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), meat shop owners called for government intervention...

The long-delayed indoor multi-sports hall in Tsirang’s Damphu town is finally taking shape. With about 95 per cent of the work completed, the hall is expected to be ready within the next two months. Sports enthusiasts in the district eagerly await a new space to train, compete, and enjoy a variety of indoor sports. The construction firm has yet to...

The Bhutanese Karate team has secured four gold, nine silver, and eight bronze medals at the first Sikkim Open International Karate Championship 2025 in India. The team, consisting of 16 karatekas, competed against more than 500 participants. The Bhutanese athletes participated in both the Kumite and Kata categories. The majority of the medals came from the Kumite category. Riya Subba...