The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
Bhutan's strength lies not in its economy or technology but in its unique culture and traditions. This soft power has...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Have you ever imagined facing off in a chess match against a nun or monk? This became a reality at the daylong Youth Centre Chess Championship for beginners in Thimphu. Seven monks and two nuns from various youth centres across Bhutan competed alongside other young players. 16-year-old Tandin Tshewang is a monk at the Dechen Yangtsi Dratshang in Zhemgang. He...
The first-ever KidsMBA Programme in Bhutan saw 26 school children develop and present innovative business ideas. This was part of the closing session of the inaugural KidsMBA Bhutan Programme, which took place on Saturday in Thimphu. It is an international entrepreneurship programme for children that introduces them to business and entrepreneurship. His Royal Highness Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck graced the...
The heart centre at the National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in Thimphu has significantly reduced the number of referrals abroad, saving millions of ngultrum for the government. Since its opening in September 2023, only seven heart patients have been referred overseas, compared to over 100 annually in the past. According to the hospital management, this reduction in referrals has saved the...
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After experiencing strawberry farming first-hand and attending various agricultural training programmes, the couple found a new inspiration. They turned their vision into reality by venturing into mass strawberry farming. Today, their family is one of the first large-scale strawberry growers in...
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