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Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
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...
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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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10 schools to have inclusive sports
Ten schools across the country are set to become the first Unified Champion Schools. These schools will introduce inclusive sports activities that engage students with intellectual disabilities. Sports Instructors from these schools have undergone training on how to involve the whole school in inclusive practices. The programme is designed to unite students with and without intellectual disabilities through sports, encouraging...
Three-star hotels struggle to recover, seek loan deferral and ESP loans
The loan deferment period for hotels is set to end in June. According to the Hotel and Restaurant Association, nearly 70 per cent of hotels are still not in a position to begin repaying their loans. The association is now urging the government to provide Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loans to affected hotels and to grant an additional one-year deferment...
Hydropower, remittances boost Bhutan’s foreign reserves to USD 860 M
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...
Jungwa Chidoe Kurim at Pangrizampa begins
The annual Jungwa Chidoe Kurim began today at the Pangrizampa Druk Phodrangdhing College for Astrology in Thimphu. It is presided over by the former Tshogki Lopen. More than 200 monks will perform prayers during the nine-day ritual. This prayer ceremony is for the continued peace, prosperity, and longevity of His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the...
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