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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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Preparations underway for Rhododendron Week in Merak Gewog
Bhutan joins global call for gender equality to mark International Women’s Day
While progress has been made towards eliminating gender disparity, much remains to be done. Speaking at the UN commemoration event for International Women's Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that eradicating extreme poverty for women and girls would take another 130 years. Here in Bhutan, marking the day in Phuentshogling, participants called for urgent and sustained action to accelerate gender...
Preparations underway for Rhododendron Week in Merak Gewog
The people of Merak in Trashigang are gearing up for the first ever Rhododendron Week. The event, which aims to promote tourism in the east, will showcase a variety of locally made products, including souvenirs, traditional clothes, and cultural performances. The weeklong festival will take place at Sheytemi in Merak Gewog from April 3 to April 9. Women in Merak...
Farm roads receive highest funding, while education, health, and livestock suffer – RAA Review Report
The Royal Audit Authority’s review report on the Local Government Development Grant found that most local government funds are being allocated to farm roads and Lhakhang development. The report states that key sectors such as education, health, and livestock are given the least priority. The 2024 Annual Grant Guideline prioritises projects with economic and social benefits that will boost local...
Hope rises for Tsirang Toed Gewog as drinking water project nears halfway completion
For years, residents of Tsirang Toed Gewog in Tsirang have struggled with a drinking water shortage. The growing number of settlements and the gewog’s remote location of the gewogs have aggravated the issue. However, with the new drinking water project now nearly halfway complete, hope is rising for a more reliable water supply. The new drinking water source is being...
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