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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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Bjaphu Chiwog farmers thrive with winter vegetable cultivation – Wangdue Phodrang
For the farmers of Bjaphu Chiwog in Wangdue Phodrang’s Ruebisa Gewog, every season is a working season. Even during the seemingly ‘off season’, farmers there are busy engaged in winter vegetable cultivation. It has been nearly four months, farmers of Bjaphu Chiwog have been harvesting and selling green vegetables making the most of the limited supply in market. The Chiwog...
Samtse students struggle in 2024 exams amid teacher shortages and poor facilities
Schools have reopened for the 2025 academic session, with students advancing to higher classes. However, in Samtse, several students, especially those who sat for and failed the common and board exams, will be repeating the same grades. According to BCSEA’s recently released Student’s Performance Report 2024, Class 6 and Class 10 students from Samtse have performed poorly, ranking among the...
CCAA receives 129 complaints in FY 2023-2024, imposes Nu 1.2M in fines
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) received 129 complaints in the 2023-2024 financial year related to inflated prices, defective goods, and deceptive sales practices. According to the authority's annual report, the office had imposed fines totalling Nu 1.2M and shut down some businesses. Of the 129 complaints received, more than half were related to breaches of terms and conditions...
Inland Water Transport Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam to boost trade between Bhutan, India and Bangladesh
Bhutan’s trade with India and Bangladesh will now be more efficient, cost-effective and streamlined. Industry, Commerce & Employment Minister and Indian Union Minster for Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched the Inland Water Transport Terminal at Jogighopa in Assam yesterday. The Inland Water Transport Terminal is located 91 kilometres from Gelephu. It will facilitate Bhutanese exporters to send agricultural products, boulders,...
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