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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
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Department of Tourism launches Integrated Tourism Master Plan 2025-2034
Marking a significant step in shaping the future of the tourism industry, the Department of Tourism launched the Bhutan Integrated Tourism Master Plan 2025-2034 on 21st February. The plan outlines a ten-year roadmap designed to position the country as a global leader in regenerative and high-value tourism. The event also celebrated the 45th birthday of His Majesty The King. According...
“I, the Song” dominates Bhutan National Film Awards 2025 with eight wins
With eight out of 21 categories won, the film "I, the Song" swept the 24th Bhutan National Film Award yesterday. The movie was also nominated in 11 categories. At the event, the government also announced plans to support the Bhutanese film industry. The movie "I, the Song" won in seven categories: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor Male...
BFDA and health experts warn against unauthorised weight loss products
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....
Health ministry announces construction of multi-disciplinary super-speciality hospital
Commemorating the birthday of His Majesty The King, the health ministry announced the construction of a Multi-Disciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital in the capital on 21st February. The hospital will be built within the national referral hospital campus. The existing referral hospital will be refurbished to serve as the Thimphu General Hospital to address the increasing healthcare demands of the capital and...
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