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Starting this year, the government, through BICMA, will fully fund and organise the National Film Awards in collaboration with the Film Association of Bhutan. The initiative aims to nurture and support the Bhutanese Film Industry. Marking the occasion, a new logo and trophy were unveiled today coinciding with the birthday of His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyal. The Bhutan Film...

As is the case every winter, the river rafting business in Punakha has been facing a downturn this time around as well. The once-thriving business has slowed down due to shrinking river volumes and few tourists in winter. Some business operators say they often run at a loss during the winter months. Six firms run rafting businesses along the Phochhu...

Coinciding with the Traditional Day of Offering, the Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body appointed the new kudrungs for Thimphu, Wangdue Phodrang and Paro. They were conferred dhar at the Punakha Dzong yesterday morning. 41-year-old Wangchuk Dorji from Bjena Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang is the new Kudrung Shar. Prior to his present post, he was the mask dance teacher...

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...