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...
Yonphula Domestic Airport in Kanglung, Trashigang has significantly eased travel for many passengers. However, poor weather conditions, particularly during peak monsoon, have led to flight inconsistency, leaving travellers frustrated. Strong winds and dense fog are the main causes of frequent flight schedule disruptions. Dense fog from various directions covers the airport as passengers anxiously wait for the weather to improve....
For years, residents of Tsirang Toed Gewog in Tsirang have struggled with a drinking water shortage. The growing number of settlements and the gewog’s remote location of the gewogs have aggravated the issue. However, with the new drinking water project now nearly halfway complete, hope is rising for a more reliable water supply. The new drinking water source is being...
High capital costs, a small market, and limited growth opportunities have slowed the development of Over-the-Top or OTT platforms in the country. To address these challenges, the country’s three licensed OTT platforms, Samuh, Shangreela, and Songyala, are merging into one under the brand name ‘Samuh+Shangreela”. The founders and CEOs of the three platforms signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise...
The government underspent by more than Nu 6bn in its capital expenditure during the 2023-24 fiscal year, falling nearly 19 per cent short of its revised capital budget. A capital budget is the government's fund for long-term investments like infrastructure, schools, hospitals, roads, and development projects. According to the Annual Financial Statements released by the Ministry of Finance, the revised...
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