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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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Anti-divorce campaigner concludes nationwide tour advocating family unity
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Japan grants largest ever loan to Bhutan for hydropower development
Japan has granted its largest-ever concessional loan to Bhutan, amounting to over 13.6 billion Japanese Yen which is approximately Nu 7.8bn, for the construction of three small hydropower plants in Bhutan. Bhutan’s finance minister and the Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Official Development Assistance or ODA loan agreement, today in Thimphu. According to JICA, this...
Sakteng residents embrace wool-processing machines to preserve traditional craft
The people of Sakteng in Trashigang still weave their clothes from wool, despite the time-consuming process of producing yarn the traditional way. However, the introduction of wool-processing machines has brought new vitality to the craft. Weaving has become easier, and the quality of the yarn has improved, giving their clothes a more refined finish. The people of Sakteng have woven...
Women underrepresented in leadership roles, UN report finds
While the country has gender-neutral policies, barriers to women leadership persist due to weak enforcement of the laws and limited awareness of gender equality. This was highlighted in a report by the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which reflects on women’s presence and leadership in public institutions in Bhutan, Laos, Mauritius and Senegal. The report found that...
Helipad completion delays private helicopter arrival
The country will receive its first private helicopter next month. Heli Bhutan initially planned to bring the aircraft this month. However, delays in completing the helipad have pushed back the arrival. The FDI company aims to enhance connectivity and boost tourism. The helipad at Ramtokto in Thimphu was completed recently. Heli Bhutan still has to build the hangar before the...
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