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Bhutan TSHAR Institute in Monggar, inaugurated last year to empower bamboo artisans, is doing wonders. A wide range of bamboo products crafted by the artisans are displayed at the annual Tarayana fair in the capital. The artisans say it has (...)

White-bellied herons are at a high risk of extinction due to habitat loss and degradation. According to the Royal Society for Protection of Nature, RSPN, the conservation of the critically endangered bird is constrained by the impacts of (...)

Recently, a few districts across the country reported damages to properties due to windstorms. According to the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology, the current wind speeds are within the normal range for this time of year and (...)

The Samtse Dzongkhag Tshogdu has directed authorities concerned to impose restrictions on the amount of fuel Indian cars can buy from the three fuel stations in the district. This decision is a measure to address the frequent fuel shortages (...)

Starting this year, Special Education Needs students in Samdrup Jongkhar Primary School will be able to learn various life skills for self-sustenance. The school management has included zero-waste craft in the curriculum for Special Education (...)

The Prime Minister, during the Annual Journalism Award last evening, committed the government’s support to train Bhutanese journalists. The Prime Minister called for all the media houses to submit proposals on what needs to be changed to (...)

Road connectivity is vital for fostering developmental activities and improving livelihoods. As such Gewog Center Roads across the country are supposed to be of good quality. However, the road condition at Dungna in Chhukha tells a different (...)

Coinciding with World Press Freedom Day yesterday, the Bhutan Media Foundation (BMF) held its eighth Annual Journalism Award in Thimphu. Journalists from various media houses were recognised for excellence in 14 different categories. The post (...)

The local leaders of Sarpang appealed for a formal trade route via Gelephu during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu. They said despite producing huge amounts of areca nut farmers are unable to earn better income without a formal route. For now, (...)

The Samtse Dzongkhag Tshogdu once again discussed the need for a new Dzong. Talks of the new Dzong began when the first local government took office in 2011. Despite years of discussions, there has been no progress in constructing of the (...)

Her Majesty Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck graced the opening of the Tarayana Fair, today. Members of the Royal family were also present. The Tarayana Foundation marked its 21st anniversary today since its inception in 2003. Local products (...)

Though press freedom in the country continues to pose challenges and Bhutan's ranking remains low, it is undeniable that each headline bears the weight of responsibility, and every byline narrates a tale of resilience amidst adversity. From (...)

People visiting the Khabtey Menchudrang in Trashigang now have better facilities. The Trashigang District Administration constructed facilities like toilets and bathtubs, which has been leased out to a private individual for operation. Until (...)

From bad to worst. Bhutan’s press freedom ranking has dropped by 57 places to 147th this year. The France-based international non-profit organisation, Reporters Without Borders or RSF released the World Press Freedom ranking, today, coinciding (...)

Coinciding with the Teachers’ Day celebrations at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay announced that schools will have Saturdays off starting this week. The prime minister said that the decision was (...)

Kuenzang Dorji, a wildlife biologist at the Royal Society for Protection of Nature, has received the prestigious Whitley Award in London for safeguarding the endangered Gee’s golden langur and addressing human-wildlife conflict. He is among the (...)

Every year, May 2nd is dedicated to honouring the Father of Modern Bhutan, His Majesty The Third Druk Gyalpo. It is also a day to thank teachers for their crucial role in shaping the future of the country. Celebrating the journey of teaching (...)

Commemorating its Golden Jubilee today, the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health under the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan launched a programme for Master of Science in Midwifery. Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo (...)

The Department of Revenue and Customs has extended the deadline for filing property taxes and Personal Income Tax for people earning rental income by another month. The department on Tuesday said that there are still more than 40,000 people who (...)

To ensure a safe and secure environment in Sarpang and particularly Gelephu town, Gelephu Police has started patrolling the Gelephu–Tsirang Highway and Gelephu town. This is done in coordination with a team from the police headquarters' (...)

Bhutanese Boxer Kinley Phuntsho lost to his Indian opponent Mandengban Jadumani Singh in the quarterfinals of the Asian Boxing Confederation’s Asian Under-22 and Youth Boxing Championships today in Astana, Kazakhstan. 19-year-old Kinley in red (...)