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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
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
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Chhuzom-Damchu highway widening brings hope to locals of Dokar Gewog, Paro
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...
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...
Pregnant and lactating women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to get Nu 1,500 incentive for hospital visits
Socially and economically challenged mothers and pregnant women can now look forward to monthly incentives, particularly for hospital visits. The initiative, part of the Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme, was launched in the capital on 21st February, coinciding with His Majesty The King’s birthday. The programme aims to enhance the health of mothers and children from conception until the...
Panbang gears up for inaugural Manas Winter Festival to boost tourism
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,...
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