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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,...
Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Trans women face hurdles in reporting violence
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
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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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Dorji Lopen of Central Monastic Body appoints kudrungs
Tsirang’s long-awaited indoor multi-sports hall nears completion
The long-delayed indoor multi-sports hall in Tsirang’s Damphu town is finally taking shape. With about 95 per cent of the work completed, the hall is expected to be ready within the next two months. Sports enthusiasts in the district eagerly await a new space to train, compete, and enjoy a variety of indoor sports. The construction firm has yet to...
Dorji Lopen appoints lams
The Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body appointed Lampoen and Jala Umze of the Zhung Dratshang and three Lams of various monastic centers in the country. They were conferred dhar at the Punakha Dzong today. Kencho Dorji from Ruebisa in Wangdue Phodrang has been conferred Dhar as the new Lampoen of Zhung Dratshang. He received oral transmission and teachings...
Over 50 students present smart solutions at Robotics and IoT Training
Robotics is no longer a futuristic concept. Teaching robotics to children can enhance problem-solving skills, preparing them for the future. At the end of the month-long Robotics and IoT training in the capital, more than 50 students aged six to 18 showcased five innovative projects, from smart homes to waste segregation systems. Robotic and IoT Training Institute, a private community-based...
Chess making its move in Samtse
In a quiet corner of Samtse, a game of intellect and strategy is gradually taking root. A weeklong chess training, led by Bhutan’s first Women Candidate Master (WCM) Asha Huang Limboo, is introducing young minds to the sport. This is expected to nurture the critical thinking and decision-making skills of the participants along the way. In Samtse, a quiet transformation...
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