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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...
Buddha Statue comes alive with Gerry Hofstetter’s light display
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
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Starlink now active in Bhutan, awaiting payment system for users
Starlink is now technically active in the country, making it the latest country to gain access to SpaceX’s satellite internet service. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced the update on X on Tuesday. The company’s product availability map now includes Bhutan alongside Australia, the USA, Canada, Mongolia, and several European nations. However, Bhutanese users cannot purchase the service yet due to...
Milk collection vans ease transport challenges for farmers in Nanong Gewog, Pema Gatshel
The Milk Processing Units in Pema Gatshel’s Nanong Gewog have been benefiting dairy farmers, but delivering milk to the unit used to be a challenge. Some members had to walk for hours to deliver their milk. However, with the arrival of milk collection vans this year, supplying milk has become all the easier. A van honks as an employee from...
Bhutan sees over 49,000 tourists in Q4 2024, SDF revenue jumps to USD 12 M
Bhutan saw a surge in tourism in the fourth quarter of last year, with over 49,000 visitors. This was a significant increase of more than 145 per cent from the third quarter when 20,000 tourists visited the country. As a result, revenue from the Sustainable Development Fee increased by over 155 per cent in the fourth quarter. This is according...
Bhutan’s CPI score improves, jumps to 18th globally
Bhutan’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score increased by four places, from 68 in 2023 to 72 last year. This improvement has moved Bhutan to the 18th position globally out of 180 countries and territories, a jump from 26th in 2023. In the Asia-Pacific region, Bhutan has achieved a milestone by securing the fifth position after a decade of stagnation at...
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