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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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Nationwide teacher shortage exceeds 1,100, teacher underutilisation identified in primary and extended classrooms
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MoH installs thermal scanner at Paro International Airport for effective disease control
To improve early detection and prevent the spread of diseases in the country, the health ministry has installed a thermal scanner system at Paro International Airport. The system will quickly detect travellers with fever, a common symptom of diseases such as COVID-19, Ebola and Monkeypox. The system was inaugurated today. The thermal scanner, Sentry MK-4, checks passengers for high temperatures...
AI-Powered TB mobile clinic screens over 400 people in Thimphu and Samtse
The TB mobile clinic, introduced in the country last month, has made detecting tuberculosis easier. The van, equipped with modern technology including Artificial Intelligence has screened more than 400 individuals in Thimphu and Samtse so far. Among them, 80 were screened today, observing World Tuberculosis Day at the Royal Thimphu College in Thimphu. The theme of this year’s World TB...
Bhutan joins global call for glacier protection on first-ever World Day for Glaciers
Bhutan is home to nearly 570 glacial lakes. Of them, 17 are at risk of glacial lake outburst flood due to rising temperatures. To mitigate the risk, early warning systems are crucial in monitoring glacial changes and preventing disasters. However, the installation of early warning systems remains a challenge. Marking the urgency of this issue, Bhutan joined the world in...
Waste Issue a growing concern, researchers propose practical solutions
With economic development and rapid urbanisation, wastewater management has become a growing challenge globally, according to the UN-Water. In Bhutan, wastewater is polluting rivers, affecting both human health and ecosystems. During the PLEASE Project Waste Symposium in Thimphu, researchers and experts presented innovative solutions to address waste pollution. From improper disposal of untreated wastewater from households, industries, and businesses to...
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