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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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Bhutanese midfielder joins Indian Women’s League outfit Kickstart FC
In a late-season swoop, Indian Women’s League side Kickstart FC have secured the signing of Bhutanese footballer Sonam Choden from RTC Women's FC. The short-term deal for Sonam who will play in the league until the end of next month also means she is set to become the first Bhutanese woman to play professionally in India. 22-year-old Sonam Choden also...
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...
Punakha distributes mustard seeds worth Nu 1 M to boost cooking oil self-sufficiency
In Punakha, efforts are underway to revive the district’s cooking oil self-sufficiency. The district administration is encouraging people to grow mustard to meet the domestic demand for cooking oil. Officials have supplied mustard seeds worth around one million ngultrum to all the gewogs in the district. The initiative aims to reduce the import of cooking oil, boost economic opportunities and...
Umbrella sales skyrocket as thousands attend religious ceremony in sweltering heat, Gelephu
Making hay while the sun shines, shopkeepers in Gelephu are cashing in on the sweltering heat. With devotees arriving from across the country for the religious ceremony, the overcrowded tents have made umbrellas a must-have. As temperatures soar, the demand for umbrellas is growing, and shopkeepers are seizing the opportunity to meet the demand. Thousands are attending the ceremony, which...
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