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,...
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
The country’s foreign currency reserve stands at USD 860 M as of February this year, holding steady despite global uncertainties. The central bank attributes this to strong inflows from hydropower exports, loans and grants, and inward remittances from Bhutanese living abroad. The central bank stated that the current reserve level meets the constitutional requirement of covering at least one year’s...
For generations, the people of Merak in Trashigang have relied heavily on firewood for cooking and keeping warm during the harsh winters. But since the village was electrified in late 2011, firewood consumption has seen a steady decline. Today, many households use electrical appliances and gas cylinders for their daily needs. According to records maintained by the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary...
Restoration work along the Dunglagang-Kilkhorthang district road in Tsirang is causing inconveniences and disrupting traffic flow. Commuters are urging the contractor to expedite the work. They said that despite the closure of the old road, actual construction work has yet to begin. Currently, only the foundation cutting for the project has been completed, and a few truckloads of boulders have...
Amid growing loneliness and social isolation among the elderly, driven by changing family structures and rising migration, more than 200 senior citizens came together for a picnic at Tsaluna in Thimphu. The gathering offered a chance to reconnect, not only with each other but also with the younger generation. Over shared meals and laughter, they found joy in companionship and...
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