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The benefits of Yoga are evolving beyond physical welfare. An increasing number of studies suggest Yoga improves mental health. According to a latest international study, the ancient practice, which includes movement, meditation, and breathing techniques, has been shown to enhance brain function by increasing grey matter, important for mental processes including language, memory, learning, and decision-making. The study conducted by...

With Maha Shivaratri, a Hindu festival to honour the deity, Shiva, approaching, Tumdra Ami Ney in Chhukha is gearing up to welcome thousands of devotees. Phuentshogling Dungkhag allocates nearly Nu 100,000 annually for the construction of temporary routes and the safety of pilgrims. However, concerns are growing over these arrangements’ long-term sustainability and the safety of pilgrims. Every year, Phuentshogling...

For the residents of Bjobisa village in Thimphu's Jimina Chiwog, the struggle for water has become a daily battle. A water project was expected to solve it, but despite efforts from the central and the local governments, it failed to deliver. After spending millions on the project, the water could not reach the village, leaving residents frustrated and desperate. The...

More than 74 per cent of the class ten students passed the Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education, BCSE 2024. The Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment declared the results for classes ten and six today. According to BCSEA, the pass percentage for both classes ten and six has increased compared to 2023. Over 9,000 students registered for the BCSE...