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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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RCSC extends GSP and ESP contract periods to up to five years
The Royal Civil Service Commission has extended the contract period of General Service Personnel (GSP) and Elementary Service Personnel (ESP) employees. Their contract period will be extended up to five years. However, the RCSC said they have to yet to finalise on the para-regular status. There are about 6,500 GSP and ESP employees. According to the RCSC, the GSP and...
New digital topographic maps to help in planning and disaster response
Imagine being able to plan road construction, protect farmland from floods, or respond faster to disasters, all by looking at a map. That is now possible in the country, thanks to new digital topographic maps. The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, handed over two maps to the land commission today. The maps were developed as part of the “Project for...
Parents call for boarding facility at Kazhi Primary School, Wangdue Phodrang
For over ten years, most parents and students at Kazhi Primary School in Wangdue Phodrang have been living in makeshift shelters to attend the school. Otherwise, the students have to walk for hours to get to class. Now, both parents and the school administration are calling for a boarding facility to ease the burden. As rain patters on the roofs...
BOB Bhutan Premier League 2025 kicks off tomorrow
The stage is set for Bhutan’s biggest football showdown. The BOB Bhutan Premier League 2025 kicks off tomorrow. Defending champions Paro FC and nine other teams are ready for a six-month season packed with thrilling action, fresh talent, and international stars. The opening match will see Transport United FC face Samtse FC at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. Ten teams...
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