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Over 76 per cent of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex or LGBTQI+ children and youth in Bhutan have experienced depression or anxiety at some point in their lives. This is according to a recent Save the Children report. It shows that mental health issues were more prevalent among those aged 15 to 17, and 20 to 24 years...

Residents of the eastern and central regions can expect an uninterrupted fuel and LPG cylinder supply. A new petroleum, oil, and lubricant depot opened in Garmani, Monggar. With a capacity of two million litres, the depot can refuel approximately 40,000 cars or 25,000 trucks with larger fuel tanks. The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment inaugurated the fuel depot yesterday....

Four gewogs and 20 chiwogs of Zhemgang will come together to put forward their best locally produced organic foods and products during the inaugural Manas Winter Festival, which will take place this weekend at Panbang. The festival is a tribute to His Majesty The King’s birthday. Panbang is located within the Royal Manas National Park and spreads across three districts,...

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...