Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
Farmers in southern districts have always taken advantage of warmer climatic conditions. They grow vegetables and crops earlier than those in higher altitudes. While some parts of the country remain covered in thick blankets of snow, farmers in Tsirang are gearing up to harvest the year’s first batch of early Bhutanese chillies. Every year, chillies from Tsirang hit the markets...
Artificial intelligence is a fast-growing field with the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. AI is offering innovative ways to address problems that once seemed impossible to tackle. At the four-day National Startup Weekend which ended on Saturday, three top teams won Nu 500,000 each for their AI-driven solutions to improve productivity across various sectors. The event...
Globally, there are nearly 500 million farm households or farming families, most of which are small and have limited capacity to adapt to climate change. Yet, these households are responsible for producing almost 80 per cent of the food, making them crucial to food systems. In Bhutan, the Climate and Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development Conference aimed at placing these...
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...
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