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Sports offer great opportunities for people with disabilities, but the Bhutan Paralympic Committee says that only a few para-athletes in Bhutan are stepping forward. The committee is working to change this by promoting inclusivity and expanding participation. However, challenges like social stigma, lack of facilities, and limited awareness of sports also hinder progress. Bhutan has 21 sports federations and associations....

A remote school in Pema Gatshel which was once closed due to lack of enrollment has found a new but somewhat similar purpose. The once primary school located at Dagor in Shumar Gewog today functions as a nunnery. The nuns at the religious institute are further helping the community with conducting religious rituals. A nunnery in the remote Chiwog of...

The country’s A-League Basketball reigning champions, Thimphu Magics, are preparing to compete in the upcoming South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Club Championship. The tournament which will be held in Chennai, India, from the 2nd of next month till the 6th will feature top club champions from five South Asian nations, including India, Pakistan, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. This...

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM education took centre stage as students from across the country came together for the National Space Challenge 2025. The annual event, held as part of Bhutan Space Week, is aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators. This year, two students from Jampeling Central School in Trashigang won the challenge. For this edition...