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Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons, Dasho Tshering Wangda. His life, a tapestry of selfless service and unwavering dedication, came to a tragic end last week after a lone elephant attack. He was 72 and is survived by his wife and five children. The state funeral...

Our roots and heritage often define our identity, connecting us to the tools and traditions of our forefathers. However, as modernisation transforms daily life, many timeless artefacts have disappeared from Bhutanese households. In a bid to preserve these cultural treasures, residents of Bartsham Gewog in Trashigang have inaugurated a community museum. Supported by JICA, the museum aims to safeguard and...

Training youth is important for building a nation's future. It ensures economic growth, leadership continuity, and social progress. In line with this, more than 200 students attended a winter engagement programme in Trashigang. The programme was organized by the Young Girls’ Circle group from Sherubtse College, in collaboration with the Youth Center and the RENEW Community Center Service, both based...

The Gelephu Mindfulness City must prioritise financially viable and bankable projects to secure investments. According to its Board Director, Yee Ean Pang, mobilising funds is crucial to realising the vision of Gelephu as a business hub. Speaking at a recent forum in the capital, the board director said that the city would adopt a “four-plus-one” funding model to attract investments....