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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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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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Bhutan Medical Relief Team returns home after successful mission in Myanmar
The Bhutan Medical Relief Team was warmly welcomed home after completing a vital humanitarian mission in earthquake-affected Myanmar. Deployed under the Command of His Majesty The King, the team delivered emergency medical care and humanitarian support in one of the worst-hit regions of the country. The deployment came in response to the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28....
Gola Gola Bhutan faces challenges amid misuse of drop-off centres
Gola Gola Bhutan, a youth-led initiative, has supported underprivileged communities nationwide by distributing donated clothes. But its drop-off points are now being misused as dumping sites. The team says usable clothing is often damaged, and separating waste from clothes has become time-consuming. This is a Gola Gola Bhutan’s drop-off point at Pamtsho in Thimphu. The donated clothing is cleaned and...
GovTech Agency creates awareness on Bhutan NDI app
The Bhutan National Digital Identity, or the Bhutan NDI app, was launched in October 2023. However, even today, many people still seem unfamiliar with the app, despite it having over 200,000 users. As the country gears up for the digital transformation, the GovTech Agency has begun awareness programmes in five districts, starting yesterday. Most of the people in Shompangkha gewog...
Waste issue hits Tumdra Ami Ney following Maha Shivaratri celebrations
Every year, the widely celebrated Maha Shivaratri brings thousands of devotees to Tumdra Ami Ney in Chhukha. But once the festivities end, what is left behind is a troubling sight, heaps of waste flooding the sacred site. Despite annual cleaning campaigns by authorities and volunteers, managing waste has become a challenge. It has been more than a month after the...
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