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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
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Project-Tied Assistance to support Nu 21bn worth of projects in Bhutan
In the 13th Five-Year-Plan, the Indian government will support 30 various projects including infrastructure development, Dzong conservation, improvement of roads and bridges and human resource development through the Project-Tied Assistance projects. The implementation of these projects will cost over Nu 21bn. So far, more than Nu 2.1bn has already been disbursed. The highest budget has been allocated for the construction...
Lhotsham community in Tsirang comes together to celebrate Losar
Daw Dangpai Losar or the Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated by communities in the west, central and even eastern parts of the country. The festival is, however, gaining popularity among the Lhotsham communities in the south. The Lhotsham community in Tsirang first celebrated the Dawa Dangpai Losar as a major gathering. This year, an overwhelming number of people gathered...
Workforce lacks inclusivity: Persons with Disabilities face job struggles
Bhutan still has a long road ahead in making workplaces truly inclusive for people with disabilities. This is according to the Industry Census Report 2024 released by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment. The report states that a mere 0.7 per cent of offices and businesses in the country employ persons with disabilities. This alarmingly low figure reveals the...
Footballer Chencho Gyeltshen joins Nepal’s Lalitpur City FC
Bhutan’s football sensation Chencho Gyeltshen is set to embark on a new journey with Nepal’s Lalitpur City FC. The football star has signed for the Nepalese club for one season which lasts two months. This will be his second stint in the Nepal. Chencho, known for his blistering speed and goal-scoring prowess, said his decision to join Lalitpur FC was...
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