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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...
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,...
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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
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Over 700 chorten and lhakhang vandalism cases in a decade, new committee to strengthen security
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17th Golden Youth Award camp begins with focus on climate change innovations
The 17th Golden Youth Award Camp kicked off yesterday in the capital, bringing together 80 class 10 students from schools across the country. These students will compete for the award during the week-long camp. The award has seen over 2000 participants since its inception in 2008. The students are selected based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and involvement in extracurricular...
Rhododendron Week brings business boon to Merak’s homestays
Although the weather remains chilly in Merak, Trashigang, the excitement for Rhododendron Week is heating up. Locals are preparing their homestays to welcome guests, both locals and international. For the first time in a while, the homestays, usually less frequented, have begun receiving bookings in anticipation of the event. The Rhododendron week at Sheytemi in Merak is just two weeks...
New wall construction in Phuentshogling aims to combat trash and security issues
In Phuentshogling, an area below the core town has become a major dumping ground, with heaps of trash accumulating in large quantities. Despite border walls, this stretch remains porous due to a seasonal stream that flows through the area, making it easy for people to dump trash and cross freely. The area below Pemaling near the core town in Phuentshogling,...
Bhutan’s senior national football team gears up for final round of AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
Bhutan’s senior national football team is ready to kick off the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The qualification round begins in six days. The Dragon Boys will open their campaign against Yemen on March 25th at the Changlimithang Stadium. Bhutan secured a spot as the best-ranked losing team from the first round after defeating Hong Kong,...
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