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More than 45 children from remote schools across the country are taking part in the AFC Social Responsibility Programme, titled "Bridging the Gap," in Thimphu. The five-day initiative, organised by the Bhutan Football Federation is to cultivate a strong sense of responsibility and awareness among young football enthusiasts. The children are from five remote schools in the country. For most...

In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition and income generation. Dorji Rinzin, a driver by profession, has turned his love for archery into a thriving craft. What began as a solution to avoid the expense of store-bought equipment has made him a sought-after artisan for bows and...

  Two Bhutanese scriptwriters won the National Script Development Grant (NSDG) on Sunday. The award comes with financial support to develop their ideas into film scripts. Out of 33 applicants, five finalists were selected. Launched in 2022, the initiative aims to improve narrative depth and technical skills. 25-year-old Sonam Zangmo from Monggar won one thousand dollars for her script “Tshozhi.”...

The Punatsangchu-II Hydroelectric Project has synchronised two units and integrated it with the national grid now. This means the two units have now transitioned from the construction phase to the power generation phase. The opening ceremony was held today coinciding with the 117th National Day. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Gem Tshering graced the opening event today inside the PHPA-II...