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His Majesty The King graced the 117th National Day celebrations at the Changlimithang Stadium today. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and other members of the Royal Family were also in attendance. More than 20,000 people, including 200 international guests, were also present. His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey...

Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made furniture more affordable to consumers. The centre, which earlier used rubberwood, has been utilizing domestic timber for furniture production since 2020.  At the centre’s recent furniture exhibition, locally made pieces were found to be 20 per cent cheaper than the...

Sakteng in Trashigang, which once boasted of rich, untouched wilderness, is now facing an increasing concern about waste management. The community, now connected with road networks, is seeing an increasing number of shops adding to the waste management issues. The Sakteng Gewog Administration’s new landfill with proper fencing is expected to address the issue. Managing waste, especially plastic, is becoming...

Her Majesty Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck graced the opening of the Annual International Conference of the Mid-Latitude Region Network in Paro. It is a global platform for policy research, discussions, and actions on climate change focussing on solutions for water, food, energy, and ecosystems. The OJEong Resilience Institute and Korea University, in partnership with the Tarayana Foundation is hosting...