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While a few Bhutanese films have graced prestigious platforms like the Oscars, many remain relatively unknown, even within Bhutan. To bridge this gap and foster an understanding of cinema, the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority, BICMA conducted a five-day Film Appreciation Workshop. The initiative was aimed to enhance participants’ grasp of filmmaking as an art form, providing insights into analysis,...

Her Majesty the Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck joined the Lomba celebration at the Folk Heritage Museum in the capital, today. Lomba, an annual festival celebrated by the Parops and Haaps, marks the passing of the year and the onset of the New Year. It is observed for at least five days. Her Majesty wished everyone a happy Lomba and...

The deadline to apply for loans under the Economic Stimulus Programme, ending tomorrow, will not be extended. However, for the Window I Concessional loans, if funds remain, the Bhutan Development Bank will reopen applications. Same applies to Window-II Reinvigoration Fund, but will be announced by all seven Participating Financial Institutions. The ESP loan which started receiving its application beginning September...

To promote locally made products both domestically and internationally, a new Cottage and Small Industry or CSI Market is now opened in Samdrup Jongkhar. This is the third such outlet in the country, with others located in Thimphu and Paro. More than 80 products are now available at the CSI Market, offering a diverse range of locally made products. The...