While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
Bhutan's strength lies not in its economy or technology but in its unique culture and traditions. This soft power has...
Beekeeping is becoming a sustainable source of income in various parts of the country. In Pema Gatshel, a man in...
Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, one of the longest-serving Members of Parliament passed away at 74 on Monday. The late Lyonpo served...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Besides promoting local products from Samdrup Jongkhar, the SAMJONG cooperative has been able to create job opportunities for Samdrup Jongkhar residents. They opened two outlets about two months ago and have already employed 23 individuals. The cooperative buys raw materials including farm produce from farmers and adds value by improving product packaging and processing. Some are employed at the processing...
The time has come for Haa Valley to make the most of its gifted pristine environment and serene lakes, and perhaps even market Bhutan to international travellers. The valley that boasts of rich and often untouched wilderness is listed among BBC Travel’s best 25 places to travel in 2025. The district administration is already working on developing tourism products to...
The Department of Forests and Park Services imposed fines exceeding Nu 700,000 on 38 individuals and institutions responsible for setting forest fires from 2021 to 2023. However, this figure is deemed very low given the large number of forest fire incidents reported during the period in the country. The three-year period saw 169 reported forest fires. The Department of...
The residents of Phuentshogling Toed, particularly in areas like Kabraytar and Dhamdara, are grappling with an acute water shortage. The ongoing water crisis has left many living without water for weeks, with some areas reporting shortages lasting months. Dried-up water sources coupled with an increasing population have left people struggling to meet their daily water needs. Sharmila Limbu, the Phuentshogling...
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