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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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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
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Footballer Chencho Gyeltshen joins Nepal’s Lalitpur City FC
Bhutan’s football sensation Chencho Gyeltshen is set to embark on a new journey with Nepal’s Lalitpur City FC. The football star has signed for the Nepalese club for one season which lasts two months. This will be his second stint in the Nepal. Chencho, known for his blistering speed and goal-scoring prowess, said his decision to join Lalitpur FC was...
Country aims to increase GDP to USD 22bn by 2050, Bhutan’s 21st Century Economic Roadmap – A 10X National Economic Vision
Bhutan aims to increase its GDP to USD 22bn by 2050, requiring an annual growth rate of eight percent. To achieve this, the country plans to invest in core and emerging sectors such as hydropower, tourism, agriculture, digital economy, manufacturing and mining among others. This is according to "Bhutan’s 21st Century Economic Roadmap - A 10X National Economic Vision" the...
Govt. commits to inclusive workplaces in private sector with fiscal incentives to encourage diversity
The industry, commerce, and employment minister said the government is committed to fostering inclusive workplaces in the private sector through fiscal incentives, public recognition, and direct support for employers supporting diversity. Highlighting a key initiative, he said that the newly launched Youth Engagement and Livelihood Program Guideline 2024 prioritises persons with disabilities by waiving the standard selection process. He emphasised...
Jampeling Central School wins National Space Challenge 2025
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...
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