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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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Leadership training and awareness campaigns suggested to address gender stereotypes in politics
Can leadership training and awareness campaigns to address gender stereotypes improve Bhutanese women’s participation in politics? A student group feels...
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Residents urge authorities to widen Samtse-Tendu Highway as road conditions worsen
Residents of Tashichhoeling are urging authorities to widen and repair the remaining stretch of the Samtse-Tendu Secondary National Highway (SNH), particularly in the Chungpathang area, which has deteriorated significantly. While part of the highway is undergoing widening and blacktopping for the upcoming Norbugang Industrial Park, many commuters continue to face difficulties due to narrow roads and increased traffic congestion. Currently,...
MoH installs thermal scanner at Paro International Airport for effective disease control
To improve early detection and prevent the spread of diseases in the country, the health ministry has installed a thermal scanner system at Paro International Airport. The system will quickly detect travellers with fever, a common symptom of diseases such as COVID-19, Ebola and Monkeypox. The system was inaugurated today. The thermal scanner, Sentry MK-4, checks passengers for high temperatures...
Punatsangchhu-I Dam to resume construction by June, confirms MoENR Minister
After years of delays due to geological challenges, construction of the Punatsangchhu-I Dam is set to resume by June this year. Meanwhile, the Punatsangchhu-II project, which faced delays due to leakage issues, commissioned two of its six units last December. The energy and natural resources minister shared the update during a discussion with BBS yesterday. Construction of the Punatsangchhu-I Dam...
Cut-off points for Class 10 to return next year
The cut-off point for Class 10 students is coming back next year. The minimum score is yet to be decided, but it will only impact next year’s class ten students. Only those who secure the minimum score will get admission to class 11 in government schools. The decision has received mixed reactions. The previous government discontinued the cut-off point in...
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