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A pre-feasibility study has found Yoeseltse in Samtse and Samrang in Samdrup Jongkhar suitable for airstrip development, but no final decision has been made, according to the infrastructure and transport minister. The study indicates that these locations have favourable ground profiles and lengths with no significant obstacles in the vicinity, making them viable options. Following feasibility studies conducted across various...

Haa has achieved a major milestone in tourism, exceeding its 2024 target by almost 70 per cent. 8,471 tourists visited the district last year, surpassing its initial goal of 5,000. Moving forward, the district, listed among BBC Travel’s best 25 destinations for 2025, plans to attract 10,000 tourists this year. Officials say this goal is optimistic and achievable, given the...

Bhutan is set to make its debut at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2025 in Bangkok. Two shooters, Tandin Wangchuk and Kinley Penjor, will represent the country in the 10m Air Pistol Men’s category. The duo has been training rigorously for months, aiming to compete against Asia’s top marksmen. Tandin Wangchuk and Kinley Penjor have been training for about two hours...

A lone Bhutanese para athlete will be competing at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi in India, next month. Chimi Dema will participate in the women's F40 shot-put category. It is her sixth time competing in an international championship. 31-year-old Chimi Dema from Monggar has dedicated her life to para shot put. Since her international debut...