Tradition at risk
January 9th, 2015
Textile: Days are getting colder. This is the time of year when women in Radhi, Trashigang are fully engaged in weaving bura (raw silk) ghos and kiras. Radhi is known for exquisite bura textiles and traditional dyes. However, not many women in Radhi weave. There aren’t many women left. Education and development have sent many […]
Dzongkha is not difficult, it never was…
January 8th, 2015
Dzongkha Development Commission’s (DDC) secretary Dasho Sherab Gyeltshen retired on December...
Solar fencing benefits farmers of Pangthang
January 8th, 2015
Conflict: Villagers of Pangthang in Nanong gewog have found some respite...
Preparedness – Bhutan’s weapon against Ebola
January 7th, 2015
A total of 13,470 people were screened at Paro airport until...
Economic climate casts a pall over sawmill business
January 7th, 2015
The housing loan restriction has been lifted but it’s yet to...
Only one product wins Seal of Excellence
January 6th, 2015
Award: Only one of the 19 products submitted under the traditional...
Guesthouses make Gasa Tshachu viable
January 5th, 2015
The affordable accommodation has made it convenient for visitors to stay...
Rice production drops in Radhi
January 5th, 2015
Due to lack of irrigation water and dependence on monsoon Harvest:...