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Recent News
Over 200 international guests arrive in Bhutan for 117th National Day celebrations
The Changlimithang Stadium will host more than 200 international guests tomorrow. The guests have arrived in the country to celebrate the 117th National Day. Some of them hiked to Druk Wangditse Lhakhang and visited the Kuenselphodrang in Thimphu today to experience Bhutanese culture and tradition. At the Druk Wangditse Lhakhang, the guests received blessings and participated in Bhutanese games. Some...
Over 45 students join AFC Social responsibility Programme in Thimphu
More than 45 children from remote schools across the country are taking part in the AFC Social Responsibility Programme, titled "Bridging the Gap," in Thimphu. The five-day initiative, organised by the Bhutan Football Federation is to cultivate a strong sense of responsibility and awareness among young football enthusiasts. The children are from five remote schools in the country. For most...
His Majesty The King graces 117th National Day celebrations
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...
NRDCL shifts to locally sourced timber, making furniture more affordable
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...
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