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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,...
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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
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RAA proposes prequalification system for contractors to address delays in public constructions
Experts gather in Paro to refine Bhutan One Health Strategy to tackle zoonotic diseases
Bhutan has faced several zoonotic diseases, including COVID-19 and recurring outbreaks of avian, swine flu, and rabies, all of which have significantly impacted both animal and human health. To combat these, the Bhutan One Health Strategy was first launched in 2016, with a secretariat at the Royal Centre for Disease Control established in 2020. As the second edition of the...
Norgaygang GC road in Samtse undergoes much-needed resurfacing after years of neglect
After years of deteriorating conditions and neglect, the long-awaited resurfacing of Norgaygang Gewog Centre or GC road in Samtse is finally underway. This was possible after the government’s recent decision to transfer the maintenance of GC roads back to the Department of Surface Transport, relieving gewogs with long stretches, limited budgets and technical expertise from the burden of road upkeep....
RAA proposes prequalification system for contractors to address delays in public constructions
If the Royal Audit Authority or RAA’s recommendations come through, contractors failing to deliver projects on time will not be allowed to bid for future projects. The authority’s report on determining construction duration recommended a prequalification system that will ensure only contractors with a proven track record of delivering projects on time are allowed to bid for contracts. This is...
Bhutan joins global call for gender equality to mark International Women’s Day
While progress has been made towards eliminating gender disparity, much remains to be done. Speaking at the UN commemoration event for International Women's Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that eradicating extreme poverty for women and girls would take another 130 years. Here in Bhutan, marking the day in Phuentshogling, participants called for urgent and sustained action to accelerate gender...
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