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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,...
Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Trans women face hurdles in reporting violence
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
Laya’s youth uphold tradition by crafting the iconic Zhamu hat
Bhutan's strength lies not in its economy or technology but in its unique culture and traditions. This soft power has...
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RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
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JDWNRH Heart Centre cuts overseas referrals, saves Nu 50 M
The heart centre at the National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in Thimphu has significantly reduced the number of referrals abroad, saving millions of ngultrum for the government. Since its opening in September 2023, only seven heart patients have been referred overseas, compared to over 100 annually in the past. According to the hospital management, this reduction in referrals has saved the...
National Health Survey reveals 30% of women experience controlling behaviour in relationships
Almost 30 per cent of surveyed women have faced controlling behaviour from their partners in their lifetime. This is according to the latest National Health Survey which surveyed almost 10,000 women aged 15 to 64. Controlling behaviour is defined as an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation, intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm,...
Chess making its move in Samtse
In a quiet corner of Samtse, a game of intellect and strategy is gradually taking root. A weeklong chess training, led by Bhutan’s first Women Candidate Master (WCM) Asha Huang Limboo, is introducing young minds to the sport. This is expected to nurture the critical thinking and decision-making skills of the participants along the way. In Samtse, a quiet transformation...
Irrigation project to solve water shortage for 70 households in Tsangkha, Dagana
Come June, some 70 households in Tsangkha Gewog of Dagana will have access to sufficient irrigation water. The ongoing irrigation project is set to address the irrigation water shortage in the area. More than half of the project is already completed. The new irrigation water is sourced from Budhichhu. Besides Gungpa Samchu, the facility will benefit Zinchila and Paateykha chiwogs....
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