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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,...
Turning passion into profit: Pema Gatshel man crafts future for traditional archery
In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Trans women face hurdles in reporting violence
Violence and discrimination against transgender individuals remain widespread despite legal and social progress. Studies show that transgender people are over...
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Government still working on mobile data reduction, no decision yet
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Bhutan’s national archery team gears up for 2025 Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament in Thailand
Bhutan’s national archery team is set to compete in the 2025 Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament, Stage 1. The weeklong competition will start next Sunday in Thailand. Bhutan's squad of four men will compete against elite athletes from across the world in both recurve and compound categories. The tournament is a significant event in the archery calendar, where participating athletes will...
Gyalsup for Gyalsung Programme to engage over 350 Gyalsups
Commemorating the 9th birthday of His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, the Gyalsup for Gyalsung programme was launched across five Gyalsung Academies today. Marking the beginning of the first National Service Duty, the first cohort of Gyalsups will engage in the ongoing construction and maintenance of Gyalsung Academies for three months as part of the programme. More than 350...
Dzongkha Lapthang Detshen submits book to preserve ancient terminologies
To safeguard spoken Dzongkha terminologies from fading into history, Dzongkha Lapthang Detshen, submitted the Ngar Soel Dzongkha Ngag Jun book to the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development. The group intends to ensure these words find their place in the department’s Dzongkha Advanced Dictionary. With over 2,000 Dzongkha terms compiled after years of research, the initiative seeks to keep Bhutan’s...
Class ten pass percentage at 74.56%
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...
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