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An air of excitement is sweeping across the capital as Grammy-winning artist Ed Sheeran’s concert is just around the corner. The two-hour show, part of his Mathematics Tour, will take place in about two weeks at the Changlimithang Stadium. It will be the first time a global music superstar will be performing in Bhutan. The Changlimithang Stadium is getting set...

In a bid to address the growing prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related health concerns while making the most of the winter holidays, the Jangsa Animal Saving Trust hosted a week-long Mindfulness Winter Camp in Gelephu. The transformative camp provided an immersive experience of holistic health, featuring yoga, meditation, nutrition, and mindful living as its core activities. The camp...

The Phuentshogling Dungkhag Court has sentenced a 59-year-old man to 14 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl. The judgment was passed last month. The judgment states that the convict, the child’s uncle, raped her multiple times between 2022 and 2023. As per the judgment, the convict cannot pay in lieu of a prison term. He also has to...

The Royal Monetary Authority's 2024 annual report reveals that inflation in Bhutan has dropped to one of its lowest levels last year since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure fell to 2 per cent as of August from 5.7 per cent in the same month in 2023. This decline, largely driven by falling fuel prices and slower increases in non-food costs,...