Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
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,...
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
The 17th Golden Youth Award Camp kicked off yesterday in the capital, bringing together 80 class 10 students from schools across the country. These students will compete for the award during the week-long camp. The award has seen over 2000 participants since its inception in 2008. The students are selected based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and involvement in extracurricular...
An investigation into Penjor Slaughterhouse in Tsirang, the country’s sole beef supplier, has revealed several operational issues, including pricing irregularities, use of personal bank accounts, poor hygiene and outdated slaughter practices, among others. The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) released its findings yesterday. The investigation followed after Thimphu meat vendors filed complaints against the facility about unfair pricing, hygiene...
Artificial intelligence is a fast-growing field with the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. AI is offering innovative ways to address problems that once seemed impossible to tackle. At the four-day National Startup Weekend which ended on Saturday, three top teams won Nu 500,000 each for their AI-driven solutions to improve productivity across various sectors. The event...
Relying on conventional conservation methods to analyse and preserve artefacts has always been challenging in Bhutanese museums. The traditional methods usually lack precision and have risks of damaging the artefacts. To address this challenge, professors from British universities are training Bhutanese museum conservators in heritage science techniques. The workshop focuses on hands-on training on non-invasive analytical methods such as X-ray...
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