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Residents of Kipse, Bangtsho, and Samdrup Gatshel Demkhong in Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde look forward to a more reliable water supply. The thromde’s works to supply water from a new source is nearing completion. The construction scheduled for completion in October last year is now expected to complete by June this year. Although the new water supply project has been completed...

Bhutan is set to host the Four Nations boxing championship 2025. The event will begin on Friday in Thimphu. After months of preparation, Bhutanese athletes are ready to take on international challengers and prove their skills in the ring. For the past two months, 28 boxers, including 13 girls and 15 boys, have been training rigorously. Out of 28 boxers,...

Over 17,000 tourists visited Bhutan last month, taking the total number of tourists for the first quarter to over 27,000. According to the March edition of the Monthly Tourism Bulletin, this is an increase compared to over 25,000 tourists during the same period last year.  The Department of Tourism recorded an estimated revenue of over USD 6.15 M from Sustainable...

With a warmer climate in the highlands now, students of Lingzhi Lower Secondary School might have an extended academic year. Residents and local leaders proposed an early opening and a later closing of the school which the recent Thimphu Dzongkhag Tshogdu endorsed. With warmer temperatures and less severe winters, residents believe extending the academic year could improve the academic performance...