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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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Locally built AI-powered number plate recognition system to revolutionise traffic management
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Mandatory competency test for all licensed guides
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Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Betel nut exports halt again as clearance certificate from India expires, Samtse
In what seems like a repeat of past challenges, the export of betel nut via Samtse has come to an abrupt halt. The clearance certificate from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade expired last month, forcing exporters to divert their shipments once again. While prices have remained high, traders are starting to feel the pressure. The road to India via...
Mandatory competency test for all licensed guides
The Department of Tourism recently announced that all valid licence-holding tourist guides will be required to undergo a mandatory competency test over the next four months. According to the department, the test is intended to uphold the quality of tour guides and identify skill gaps. However, some members of the tourism industry have questioned the necessity of such an assessment....
Locally built AI-powered number plate recognition system to revolutionise traffic management
A new locally built smart system is set to change how traffic is tracked in Bhutan. Under the Safe City Project, the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) and the police have collaborated to develop the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. This is an Artificial Intelligence or AI-based system, which has the ability to detect vehicle number plates in real...
Bhutan’s Medical Relief Team deployed for quake-hit Myanmar returns after 18 days
The first group of Bhutan’s 87-member Medical Relief Team returned home today after completing an 18-day humanitarian mission in Myanmar. The Prime Minister, along with Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, Lt. General Batoo Tshering, and several senior officials, received the 51-member group at Paro International Airport and thanked them for their service. The deployment was commanded by...
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