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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,...
Politics
Capacity building training prepares women for future elections
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
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Bhutan extends humanitarian relief to Myanmar
Bhutan has extended humanitarian assistance to Myanmar in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the region on March 28, 2025. A 40-member advance team comprising medical professionals and multi-sectoral specialists were deployed to Myanmar on April 1, 2025, along with relief materials, upon the Royal Command of His Majesty The King. The team, working in coordination with Myanmar’s...
Bhutan and Thailand sign Free Trade Agreement
After four rounds of negotiations, Bhutan and Thailand signed the Free Trade Agreement today. The agreement allows the two countries to trade goods without paying customs duties on each other’s products. A customs duty is the tax imposed on imported goods. Thailand is the fourth largest trading partner of Bhutan. Ahead of the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit, which starts tomorrow, Industry,...
Nu 4.9 M in unclaimed green tax refunds transferred to government’s account
Unclaimed green tax refunds of nearly Nu 4.9 M have been transferred to the government’s escrow account. During the Meet The Press session today, Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said some vehicle owners did not collect their refunds within the designated time frame. However, the government is allowing three years for vehicle owners to claim their refunds. 11 vehicle dealers were...
Businesses struggling with declining customers due to ongoing Kuendelling Bazam reconstruction – Thimphu
Clothing and handicraft vendors operating their businesses near the Centenary Farmers’ Market in Thimphu are struggling with dwindling customers due to the ongoing Kuendelling Bazam renovation. While Thimphu Thromde has set a 15-month deadline for the bridge’s completion, shopkeepers said they were not adequately informed about the project’s impact and relocation plans. The bridge reconstruction will cost Nu 33 M....
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