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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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Leadership training and awareness campaigns suggested to address gender stereotypes in politics
Can leadership training and awareness campaigns to address gender stereotypes improve Bhutanese women’s participation in politics? A student group feels...
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Singapore to hire Bhutanese in its manufacturing and service industries, concerns remain in retaining skilled workforce back home
Some good news for Bhutanese seeking stable employment abroad. Singapore is set to become a new destination for work, as it has included Bhutan in its list of Non-Traditional Source countries for hiring foreign workers. Effective from the first of June this year, the move allows Bhutanese to apply for work permits in manufacturing and service industries. This is expected...
Lengthy checks at Pelzomthang ICP raise concerns among travellers, local leaders raise it during Pema Gatshel DT
In Pema Gatshel, the Pelzomthang Integrated Checkpoint in Nganglam serves as an entry point for five eastern districts entering the country via India. However, local leaders are expressing concerns over the prolonged mandatory checks at the checkpoint, arguing that the process is time-consuming compared to other Integrated Checkpoints. This issue was raised during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu session. The mandatory...
New irrigation project to resolve water shortages in two chiwogs in Singye Gewog, Sarpang
The ongoing climate-smart irrigation project in Sarpang’s Singye Gewog is expected to transform agricultural practices. The project aims to provide a reliable irrigation water supply for Labtsakha and Nyenyul Chiwogs. Farmers anticipate year-round cultivation. To prevent water loss, the irrigation water will be supplied through pipes. Currently, an excavator is clearing bushes to install the pipeline. Until now, farmers in...
Department of Water and ADB urges agencies to investment in water sector climate solutions
The Department of Water and the Asian Development Bank are urging local and international agencies to invest in climate adaptation plans in Bhutan. During a dialogue on the draft "Bhutan’s Adaptation Investment Plan for the Water Sector", they said that USD 830 M which is over Nu 71bn is required to fund projects aimed at combating climate change in the...
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