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One rocket, thousand dreams; Pema Tsho Sakhu rewrites future for young Bhutanese innovators
At just 13 years old, Pema Tsho Sakhu, a Bhutanese student living in Australia, is already breaking barriers in space...
Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
Centuries-old Londha festival in Dagana celebrates life, tradition and community
Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
RSPN’s drone initiative offers new hope for White-bellied Heron conservation
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Breaking barriers in woodturning craft, Sangay Dolma’s journey of craftmanship
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
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...
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Capacity building training prepares women for future elections
To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from...
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Chain-link fence brings hope to Mendrelgang farmers battling wildlife crop damage, Tsirang
In Mendrelgang Gewog of Tsirang, farmers may soon stop worrying about losing their crops to wild animals. A 7.5-kilometre chain-link fence is under construction, aiming to protect farmlands and improve agricultural output. The project, spearheaded by the Tsirang District Administration, is expected to be completed by June. The chain-link fence will benefit around 200 households covering 400 acres of farmland...
HRH Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck graces 23rd edition of National Design and Art Competition
Every year, artisans from across the country submit their best work of art for the National Design and Art Competition. Nearly 90 artisans competed in this year’s edition, a slight increase from last year. The annual competition, held under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, intends to safeguard and promote the country’s unique cultural heritage through...
Bhalue farmers pin hopes on new solar water pump – Punakha
A glimmer of hope now shines on the parched fields of Bhalue Chiwog in Punakha. After years of grappling with unreliable irrigation, farmers will soon benefit from a solar-powered water lift system that draws water from the Mochhu River. Farmlands will now be irrigated through the Solar Lift Irrigation System. The inauguration for its construction was held yesterday. The water...
BOB Women’s National League 2025 to have 36 foreign players, highest so far
With the highest number of foreign players registered in the women’s national league so far, the BOB Bhutan Women’s National League 2025 is expected to be competitive and exciting. Ten teams with 36 foreign players will be competing in the league, which will begin next month. The foreign players are from Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Nepal, India, and the U.S. Gelephu...
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