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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,...
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...
Politics
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...
Dhamdum Industrial Park opens, plot owners call for lower rents
The Dhamdum Industrial Park in Samtse is gradually taking shape, with 20 of its 58 plots now operational. The Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment, along with the Indian Ambassador, inaugurated the park yesterday. However, plot owners are urging the government to reconsider and reduce the lease rates, which they say are significantly higher than previous rates. Speaking at the...
Bhutan’s temperature continues to rise, 1°C rise expected by 2040: NCHM Report
Bhutan has been experiencing a steady rise in average temperature, with a 0.2 degrees Celsius increase annually since 2018. This is according to the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM). With temperatures continuing to rise, the centre projects that by 2040, the country’s average temperature will rise by more than 1 degree Celsius. According to the NCHM, Bhutan has...
UNDP highlights Bhutan’s AI challenges in new report
Is Bhutan ready to embrace and integrate Artificial Intelligence into its development plans and governance? Not without its fair share of challenges, if the United Nations Development Programme’s 2024 Artificial Intelligence Readiness report is any indication. The report reveals several hurdles, such as the lack of AI expertise, funding and ethical frameworks and limited education on AI that could impede...
Bhutan sees highest FDI project approvals in a decade
The country approved over 120 Foreign Direct Investment or FDI projects, amounting to over Nu 60bn till last year. This is according to the latest FDI annual report released by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment. According to the report, 17 projects were approved last year, which is the highest number of projects in the last decade. Sector-wise, the...
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