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As winter approaches, weather watchers at National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) are monitoring the Pacific Ocean, thousands of kilometres away, where a slow cooling of sea waters could shape the coming winter season.
His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, and members of the Royal Family gra...
Bhutan’s electricity supply is projected to fall short of domestic demand for much of the next decade, forcing the count...
In an effort to promote digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness in rural and semi-urban areas in eastern Bhutan, Ji...
Bajothang town will soon have a modern farmers market, bringing relief to vendors and shoppers who have endured years of...
A two-day Narrative Storytelling Workshop concluding today has equipped 32 media professionals with the skills to move b...
It is early morning in the highland village of Soe, Thimphu. Inside a wooden room, the stove glows red, filling the air...
A pilot project introducing quinoa into meals at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Wangbama Cen...
The government has assured that the Royal Civil Service Commission’s (RCSC) decision to expand medical recruitment will...
Speaking at the launch of Zhiyog Droezom yesterday, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay proposed an annual competition within...
In the far north, where the wind hums against snowy cliffs and yaks graze under a blue, unbroken sky, the Royal Highland Festival begins once again. It is not merely a celebration of the highlands; it is also a reaffirmation of the nation’s identity, resilience, and balance between tradition and change.
Students of Draktsho East held an art exhibition titled “Colours of Ability” in the courtyard of the Tarayana Centre in Thimphu yesterday. It was a simple event, without a chief guest o...
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the country today, quietly claiming lives in every village, town, and family. It strikes the rich and the poor alike, young and old, and its grip is tightening. What makes cancer so frightening is...
The world is undergoing rapid transformation unlike any in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics,...
High in the Himalayas, against a backdrop of towering snow-clad mountains, the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu is a hive of quiet activity. Here in Bhutan, a nation known for measuring growth by Gross Nationa...
Our highland festivals are more than colourful gatherings—they are quiet acts of national preservation. With the resounding success of the Jomolhari Mountain Festival, our attention now turns to the high-altitude commun...
Following her visit to the flood-affected areas in north Bengal, the state's chief minister has blamed Bhutan for the devastation caused by last month’s floods. According to Indian media reports, even as she criticises the central govern...
As dawn broke over Dangochang and the Jomolhari Mountain Festival came alive, the thin air of Soe carried more than the...
There was a time when we, as a nation, took comfort in believing that the warmth of family and community would be enough...
Agriculture has always been our backbone, the quiet force that sustains our people and embodies our national aspiration...
The past week has been a difficult time for many Bhutanese, particularly for those living along the southern belt. Torre...
Gelephu, once a quiet border town where the pace of life slowed with dusk, is now alive with the rhythm of renewal. The...
We take great pride in our image of unspoiled nature—sparkling rivers, clear mountain streams, and pristine springs. But...
Mental illness is not a problem that hides in the shadows—it hides in plain sight. It lives in classrooms, homes, office...
When the government unveiled the Nu 15 billion Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), the country was still recovering from the i...
none existed, electrified homes, and carried the nation through crises, including the recent Covid-19 pandemic. These achievements reflect deep dedication and sacrifice.
Read MoreAn unprecedented number of people attended the Global Peace Prayer Festival on November 8, with estimates of over 85,000 people in and around the venue. People began arriving in Changlimithang as early as midnight, and by the time prayers began, the football stadium, as well as the Centenary Park were filled with devotees.
Read MorePangbisa, Paro—The first Global Gross National Happiness (GNH) Forum that began at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa, Paro on November 8 brought together scholars, policymakers, and development thinkers from around the world to reflect on five decades of the country’s distinct development philosophy.
Read MoreAs COP30 opens today in Belém, Brazil, the world faces a defining test: will nations turn climate finance promises into action, or allow adaptation efforts to falter amid rising climate disasters?
Read MoreA diverse array of side events is complementing the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) at various venues across Thimphu.
Read MoreParo—At a time when schools worldwide increasingly focus on grades and careers, former Education Minister Thakur Singh Powdyel has called on teachers, policymakers, and students to remember education’s true purpose.
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