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His Holiness the Je Khenpo administered Tshewang or longevity blessings to the public in Gelephu today. Thousands of people gathered at Thubten Choekhorthang to receive the blessing. The blessing ceremony began at around nine in the morning. The Thubten Choekhorthang ground gradually filled with devotees eager to receive the blessing. During winter, Gelephu typically sees an influx of people, mainly...

The construction of the Khuruthang Concrete Bridge in Punakha is progressing well, with over sixty per cent of the construction completed. However, the Department of Surface Transport said lack of public cooperation could cause delays. People continue to transport overweight loads across the old bridge, increasing the risk of collapse, and further slowing progress. The existing single-lane Bailey bridge is...

The long-delayed indoor multi-sports hall in Tsirang’s Damphu town is finally taking shape. With about 95 per cent of the work completed, the hall is expected to be ready within the next two months. Sports enthusiasts in the district eagerly await a new space to train, compete, and enjoy a variety of indoor sports. The construction firm has yet to...

Two junior Bhutanese tennis players gearing up for the 2025 pre-qualifying tournament for the Junior Davis Cup under-16 in Malaysia. With 27 countries set to compete, these players are undergoing intensive training at the Bhutan Tennis Federation’s court in Changlingmithang. The weeklong tournament will begin from the 8th of next month. Khedrup Norbu Jurmi and Tshering Dorji, both 15, players...