Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
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,...
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
People living along the old highway between Chhuzom and Damchu-Haa bypass junction in Paro’s Dokar Gewog are delighted with the ongoing road widening project. Initiated by Project DANTAK in June last year, the widening work along the old highway is expected to be completed by early 2027. As the development progresses smoothly, locals remain hopeful of improved livelihoods and better...
The three-day Paro Forum 2025 began on 22nd February, bringing experts and leaders from diverse fields together to address urgent water management and climate change challenges. Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graced the opening. Delivering the keynote address, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said although Bhutan has successfully preserved its natural environment, climate change and glacial melting pose serious...
Despite being unauthorised, several weight loss products are still being sold in the country. The use of social media platforms for marketing these products is making it challenging for the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority to monitor. Although there is no official record, the authority has seized weight loss products and imposed fines on a few individuals selling such products....
In an effort to enhance digital literacy, around 200 teachers from 60 schools across the country have been trained in coding over the past four years. The programme was conducted in three phases, primarily targeting primary school teachers, providing them with expertise in various coding programmes. The final phase of this coding initiative concluded yesterday in Wangdue Phodrang. In the...
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