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Journey of Karma Raygel, rescued elephant calf thrives under care in Jomotshangkha
Seven months ago, the officials of Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary in Samdrup Jongkhar rescued a young elephant calf from the wild....
State funeral held for late Dasho Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen, late Dasho chooses incineration over open-air cremation
The state funeral for late Dasho Zimpon Dorji Gyeltshen was held today. His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the...
Veteran archers compete one last time in spirit of tradition and tribute
As a heartfelt farewell to the sport they once dominated, some of Bhutan’s finest former archers returned to the archery...
Gyalsup homecomings spark joy and unity across Bhutan, with heartfelt reunions going viral on social media
In a wave of emotion sweeping across Bhutan, thousands of families are experiencing a homecoming unlike any other. Their sons...
From the King’s hand to the family’s altar
As the Gelephu Mindfulness City rises from vision to reality, it is not only bulldozers and blueprints that are shaping...
Thousands gathered at Kuenselphodrang to receive blessings from His Holiness the Je Khenpo and sacred relics from Thailand
Thousands of devotees flocked to Kuenselphodrang from as early as 3 AM today, eager to catch a glimpse of Their...
One rocket, thousand dreams; Pema Tsho Sakhu rewrites future for young Bhutanese innovators
At just 13 years old, Pema Tsho Sakhu, a Bhutanese student living in Australia, is already breaking barriers in space...
Bhutan prepares to welcome King and Queen of Thailand on state visit
Preparations to welcome Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are in full swing. Their Majesties will...
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...
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Candidates vow to improve farm roads in Trongsa’s Nubi-Tangsibji constituency
Like many farm roads across the country, those in Nubi and Tangsibji Gewogs in Trongsa suffer during the monsoon. Heavy...
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Commuters call for bus sheds in Trashigang and Trashi Yangtse
Commuters in Trashigang and Trashi Yangtse are calling for better infrastructure at their public bus stations. Both districts lack designated...
Chhamina Village in Thimphu to see long-awaited road blacktopping
After years of waiting, residents of Chhamina village in Thimphu will finally see the road connecting them to the capital...
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Against the tide of imports, Lauri Gewog’s women sustain nettle weaving
Weaving cloth from nettle plants has declined with the arrival of imported fabrics in the country. Yet, in Samdrup Jongkhar’s...
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