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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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Leadership training and awareness campaigns suggested to address gender stereotypes in politics
Can leadership training and awareness campaigns to address gender stereotypes improve Bhutanese women’s participation in politics? A student group feels...
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Department of Water and ADB urges agencies to investment in water sector climate solutions
The Department of Water and the Asian Development Bank are urging local and international agencies to invest in climate adaptation plans in Bhutan. During a dialogue on the draft "Bhutan’s Adaptation Investment Plan for the Water Sector", they said that USD 830 M which is over Nu 71bn is required to fund projects aimed at combating climate change in the...
Care for Child Development initiative set to become regular health service
For a child to develop holistically, it is essential for parents to interact with their child, according to experts. With this in mind, the Care for Child Development, or C4CD plus project was initiated in 2019 and has trained over 24,000 parents on playful interaction with their children. Since the initiative has proven effective in promoting positive child development, the...
National Open Chess Championship 2025 sees participants aged 8 to 44
The National Open Chess Championship 2025 brought together 24 participants from diverse backgrounds in the capital on Saturday. Players competed in six intense rounds, showcasing their strategic skills. The winners and runners-up were awarded trophies and certificates. The Bhutan Chess Federation organised the tournament using the Swiss system format, ensuring fair competition without early eliminations. Players competed in all six...
Samdrup Jongkhar farmers get mini power tillers under cost-sharing, aims to enhance farm productivity
Labour shortages remain a major challenge for farmers in the country. To ease this burden, experienced and trained farmers in Samdrup Jongkhar received mini power tillers under a cost-sharing scheme. The initiative aims to improve farm productivity and encourage mechanisation. Through the scheme, 10 farmers who are recognised as "Lead and Progressive" farmers received a mini power tiller each recently....
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