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Semchen Tsethar Tshogpa (Animal Life Saving Association) yesterday rescued 31 yaks in Chamgang, Thimphu to commemorate His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 70th Birth Anniversary and the auspicious Descending Day of Lord Buddha.
Gelephu—To celebrate and honour the 70th birthday of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, 70 needy people with low vision...
Thimphu was transformed into a centre of profound spiritual energy as Bhutan hosted the seven-day Global Peace Prayer Fe...
The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Bangkok marked the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 70th Birth...
The winter of 2003 would forever be etched in Bhutan’s history as the time when a King walked into the jungles of the south, especially in Samdrupjongkhar, not as a ruler commanding from afar, bu...
When democracy swept through nations as a force of revolution, Bhutan’s own democratic journey unfolded like a quiet and...
Throughout history, the world has seen countless leaders, yet only a few have embodied the rare harmony of wisdom, compa...
Among the many extraordinary acts of greatness that define the reign of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, what moves t...
As Bhutan reflects on its journey as the world’s last Vajrayana kingdom, it becomes ever more evident that the reign of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Dr...
Few nations have so deeply intertwined their national identity with environmental consciousness as Bhutan. At the heart...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are calling for a flood protection system after recent floods caused extensive damage, with losses estimated in the billions.
The sacred ceremony happening at Tshaligoenba in Thimphu this week carries a weight far older than the moment itself. When more than 260 nuns from 14 countries are receiving full ordination, they are not simply entering a new chapter of monastic life, they are stepping into a lineage that began with women like Gelongma Pema, one of the earliest fully-ordained female disciples in Buddhist history.
The words shared by His Majesty the King on the 70th birth anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa were more than a son’s remembrance. They were a national awakening. The advice of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, giv...
The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhutan yesterday is a testament to the enduring and profound friendship between the two nations, one that transcends politics and reflects...
The story of His Majesty the Fourth King is an extraordinary one in our history. At 16, His Majesty became King, following the untimely passing of his father, the Third Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty inherited a nation in transition, a country ta...
none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These ac...
The news of Australia passing a social media ban for children under 16 has sent ripples across the globe, igniting similiar conversations amongf Bhutanese parents. Some are talking if Bhutan should follow suit.
Bhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households,...
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority is on high alert, not only investigating complaints but also penalising businesses that try to make easy money at the expense of consumers.
The opening of three new Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in Mongar, Pemagatshel, and Samdrupjongkhar marks a significant step forward in our effort to protect women and children from violence.
Beginning today, the Changlimithang ground in Thimphu will be transformed into a sanctuary of peace and hope as the Glob...
Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...
In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...
Public policy is often imagined as a fixed compass, steady and unbending. But in a rapidly changing world, governance mu...
Our greatest strength has always been our capacity to look beyond the moment and plan for balanced progress. The recent...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key component of organisational...
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is beginning to take shape in tangible ways, creating opportunities and opening new c...
The goal of the Economic Stimulus Programme’s (ESP) education loan is, at its core, both forward-looking and noble. It h...
As the nation marked the 70th birth anniversary of Drugyel Zhipa this week, His Majesty reminded us of a principle that deserves urgent and collective attention: “For a just and harmonious society, we must have a good system and, even more importantly, very good laws.”
Read MoreThe sacred ceremony happening at Tshaligoenba in Thimphu this week carries a weight far older than the moment itself. When more than 260 nuns from 14 countries are receiving full ordination, they are not simply entering a new chapter of monastic life, they are stepping into a lineage that began with women like Gelongma Pema, one of the earliest fully-ordained female disciples in Buddhist history.
Read MoreGrowing demand from the Bhutanese community in Australia is creating new international export opportunities for Bhutanese entrepreneurs. Popular products include dried vegetables, pickles, beaten rice, corn, shilajit, noodles, betel leaves, and tea, among others.
Read MoreTsirang—As the water crisis looms amid many sources drying up, the ongoing Nu 343.64 million water projects in Tsirang bring much-needed relief to the people, with the aim of ending the long-standing water woes.
Read MoreTingtibi, Zhemgang—Most days, trucks grumble past while shopkeepers lean in their doorways, and locals rarely stroll through Tingtibi town. But on November 13, as first light spilled over the deep, lush green forests of Zhemgang, the little town awoke to something else entirely—laughter, bursts of recorded bird calls, music, and the smell of local cuisines from festival stalls.
Read MorePunakha—Many residents of Punakha were unaware of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loan facility until recently, with only a handful benefiting from its first phase. As the initial application window closes, calls for its continuation are growing, reflecting rising demand for accessible credit in rural communities.
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