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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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Drink driving cases decline in 2024
The number of people caught driving under the influence of alcohol in the country witnessed a significant decrease last year compared to 2023. The latest statistics show that the number of cases has fallen by almost 30 per cent during the period. Authorities say this can be attributed to a combination of heightened public awareness and inspections. The introduction of...
Japan grants largest ever loan to Bhutan for hydropower development
Japan has granted its largest-ever concessional loan to Bhutan, amounting to over 13.6 billion Japanese Yen which is approximately Nu 7.8bn, for the construction of three small hydropower plants in Bhutan. Bhutan’s finance minister and the Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Official Development Assistance or ODA loan agreement, today in Thimphu. According to JICA, this...
Royal Bhutan Police reports surge in accidents, drop in fatalities
The number of vehicle accidents in Bhutan has been on the rise. Last year, the police recorded nearly 1,120 vehicle accidents. This is 55 more than the 2023 figure. According to the police, human errors such as speeding, drunk driving, and poor vehicle maintenance, among others, remain one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents in Bhutan. While vehicle accidents...
Workforce lacks inclusivity: Persons with Disabilities face job struggles
Bhutan still has a long road ahead in making workplaces truly inclusive for people with disabilities. This is according to the Industry Census Report 2024 released by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment. The report states that a mere 0.7 per cent of offices and businesses in the country employ persons with disabilities. This alarmingly low figure reveals the...
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