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In Phuentshogling, the monks of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra are not just learning about the risks of the digital world but also experiencing a life-changing transformation. With IT classes recently introduced as part of the lesson, the monks are acquiring digital skills to navigate technology. 32-year-old Leki Tshewang, a monk of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra completed his studies at the...

A two-week neurosurgery camp is currently underway at the national referral hospital. Three doctors from Siriraj Hospital in Thailand along with a Bhutanese medical team, will perform 21 major surgeries that would otherwise require referrals abroad. The camp aims to reduce overseas referrals and foster skill exchange between Thai and Bhutanese doctors. The collaboration focuses on surgeries related to skull...

The Four Nations Boxing Championship 2025 wrapped up yesterday in Thimphu, with Bhutan delivering a stellar performance, winning seven gold medals. Over the three action-packed days, boxers from Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh went head-to-head for glory. Bhutan dominated the final day of the championship, securing 16 medals, the highest among the participating nations. 39 boxers competed in the tournament,...

Records with the police reveal an increase in forgery cases, with numbers growing from a little over 11 in 2022 to nearly 30 last year. A specialised training programme is underway in the capital to strengthen national security and prevent document-related fraud. The three-day training, which began yesterday, focuses on international best practices in document security, fraud prevention, and investigative...