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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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Capacity building training prepares women for future elections
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
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Water projects worth millions underway to improve Paro’s water shortage
To improve water access for the residents of the entire Paro district, three major water projects are ongoing under the Water Flagship Programme. Worth millions of ngultrum, these projects have brought renewed hope to communities facing long-standing water shortages. The Chokey Densa water supply project, worth Nu 110 M is nearly complete. The final water testing is being carried out....
Restoration of irrigation water helps revive paddy cultivation, Orong Gewog
Several households of Orong Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar will not have to depend on imported rice soon. They will resume rice cultivation after more than a decade following the restoration of the long-awaited irrigation channel. With the restoration of the irrigation channel recently, the sound of ploughs scraping earth and water trickling through channels will return to about seven acres...
PM inaugurates Haa as high-end fly-fishing destination at Haa Spring Festival
Tourists visiting Bhutan now have an additional tourism product to explore in the Himalayan Kingdom. Haa Valley in the West is now declared as one of the high-end recreational fly-fishing destinations in the country. Prime Minister TsheringTobgay inaugurated the tourism product during the first day of the Haa Spring Festival today. Haa Spring Festival is a celebration of nomadic lifestyles,...
Bhutan records USD 6.15 M in SDF revenue in first quarter
Over 17,000 tourists visited Bhutan last month, taking the total number of tourists for the first quarter to over 27,000. According to the March edition of the Monthly Tourism Bulletin, this is an increase compared to over 25,000 tourists during the same period last year. The Department of Tourism recorded an estimated revenue of over USD 6.15 M from Sustainable...
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