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Launched more than a year ago, the Prison-based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Care Programme is already transforming the lives of hundreds of inmates.  The programme through a series of sessions and activities helps individuals overcome drug addiction and reintegrate into society. In this story, we take a look at the daily routine of the inmates undergoing the treatment programme...

The Bhutanese duo of Kuendhen Rigsel Dorjee and Kelzang Lhatsho Tshering lost to their Pakistani opponents in the second round of the ITF Asia 14 and Under Development Championships 2025 in Sri Lanka. They competed in the boys’ and girls’ singles categories respectively. After their defeats in the main draw, both of them faced opponents from Nepal in the consolation...

To enhance the skills of Bhutanese women footballers, the Bhutan Football Federation(BFF) is providing coaching training for women footballers and sports instructors. The two-week coaching course, which began on Monday, features participants, including members from the women’s national team, school sports instructors, and coaches from football clubs across Bhutan. The training classified as Asian Football Confederation, AFC C-level diploma course...

Good road connectivity is a boon for farmers, but the lack of it can be detrimental. This is the situation facing the people of Jangwakha-Sewla in Punakha. Over a decade and a half ago, a farm road was cleared bringing benefits to the farmers in the Chiwog. Many took up commercial vegetable farming, with some even expanding their businesses. Today,...