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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...

Bhutan’s 117th National Day celebration will mark a historic first with the introduction of a Civil Parade to honour the nation’s unsung heroes. The parade will recognise 63 roadside workers, firefighters, social workers, telecom and space workers, and honesty teams, acknowledging their silent yet significant contributions to nation-building. One of them is Pancha Man Dunjen, a roadside worker in Thimphu....

Every year, December 17 is celebrated as the National Day. Tuesday marks the 117th anniversary. But what makes this day so special for the Bhutanese? Let’s take a closer look at why we celebrate this momentous occasion and how it continues to shape Bhutan’s identity. Imagine Bhutan in 1907: a rugged yet vibrant land where local rulers vied for power,...

The Gelephu Mindfulness City must prioritise financially viable and bankable projects to secure investments. According to its Board Director, Yee Ean Pang, mobilising funds is crucial to realising the vision of Gelephu as a business hub. Speaking at a recent forum in the capital, the board director said that the city would adopt a “four-plus-one” funding model to attract investments....