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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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Audit reveals major deficiencies and lapses in construction of MCH, Thimphu
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Singapore to hire Bhutanese in its manufacturing and service industries, concerns remain in retaining skilled workforce back home
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Cut-off points for Class 10 to return next year
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Nationwide teacher shortage exceeds 1,100, teacher underutilisation identified in primary and extended classrooms
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Lengthy checks at Pelzomthang ICP raise concerns among travellers, local leaders raise it during Pema Gatshel DT
Bhutan’s senior national football team gears up for final round of AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
Bhutan’s senior national football team is ready to kick off the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The qualification round begins in six days. The Dragon Boys will open their campaign against Yemen on March 25th at the Changlimithang Stadium. Bhutan secured a spot as the best-ranked losing team from the first round after defeating Hong Kong,...
Bhutan faces Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier, both teams confident
Bhutan is set to kick off the third and final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The Dragon Boys will take on Yemen in their opening match at 6 PM tomorrow at the Changlimithang Stadium. Competing in Group B, Bhutan will also face Brunei and Lebanon in this crucial stage of the tournament. Both teams completed their official...
Audit reveals major deficiencies and lapses in construction of MCH, Thimphu
The Royal Audit Authority found significant deficiencies and lapses in the construction of the 150-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu. The Financial Audit was conducted between 2022 and 2023. The Nu 1.5bn hospital funded by the government of India was inaugurated last year. The project was implemented by the Department of Biomedical Engineering with the National Medical Services. The...
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...
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