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By Dhanapati Sharma On a recent visit to my village to see my ageing parents and grandparents, I was struck by a troubling sight. As I drove towards Tashichholing, stretches of once-cultivated land lay barren. The fields seemed to tell a story of a changing ru
By Dorji Dhradhul Something extraordinary is unfolding in Bhutan this October and November. High in Laya, the ninth Royal Highland Festival will celebrate the highlands and highlanders. The third Snowman Race will challenge athletes across the fragile Himalaya
For some women, menopause is something they have read about, researched online and prepared for. For others, the changes begin without a clear understanding of what is happening to their bodies. Some women learn about perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause
By Dasho Kinley Dorji The echoes of Om Mani Padme Hung that resound over the hills and valleys of Bhutan will now reverberate around the digital world. And digital chyem, (rosary) on the screen, ensures consistent and accurate recitation of the chant, preservi
Bhutan Telecom (BT) and TashiCell have installed and upgraded network infrastructure and bandwidth across Gelephu to mitigate anticipated network congestion during the upcoming 108 Chortens event. With over 100,000 attendees expected, both service providers ar
Kuenphen Bridge, popularly known as the Suspension Bridge in Dzomi Gewog under Punakha, is increasingly drawing large numbers of tourists, with the bridge often becoming crowded as visitors gather to cross and experience the popular attraction. The growing tou
Hishey Tshering once hoped football would keep his children away from drugs and alcohol. He did not expect it to become their passion, or that keeping a football club alive would one day force him to sell his property to pay players. As President of Thimphu Ci
The Asia Visionary Summit (AVS) 2026 is set to conclude its inaugural three-day run with a grand public finale, the Raven Concert, scheduled for 8th November at Changlimithang Stadium. The event will merge international performances, Bhutanese musical collabor
A 24-year-old teacher, Pema Rinchen, never expected his contribution to a community initiative would earn him a Guinness World Records certificate. At the time, he was a trainee teacher helping Heart Chorus Association International Inc. organise an event in P
For Bhutan’s women footballers, the question is not just how much they earn from the game, but whether football can provide a sustainable livelihood. While current players say their income is enough to cover their basic needs, accounts from former players and
By Megom Wangchuk On October 2nd, the Tsirang District Court handed down nine-year prison sentences to six men convicted of raping a minor. According to the court, the men knew the girl was a minor. One forced her to drink alcohol and smoke before raping her.
Owner seeks transparency and fair explanation from DoT after selection, preparations and payment for participation in Tokyo tourism fair The Department of Tourism (DoT) cancelled the participation of Ugyen Tours and Travels in the Japan Expo, held in Tokyo fro
The government has not implemented performance-based financial incentives for civil servants due to resource constraints, while employees rated Partially Meeting Expectations (PME) are to receive feedback, training and guidance to address their performance gap
Police recover 45 of 64 Phurpas stolen from Thadra Goenpa, with two Singaporean nationals voluntarily returning three An investigation into the vandalism of chortens (stupas) and burglaries of lhakhangs (monasteries) across five dzongkhags has linked 18 suspec
MoIT says the relocation plan remains unchanged, with detailed design works scheduled for completion in FY 2026–2027 The proposed relocation of Thimphu’s crematorium from Hejo to Hongtsho remains unchanged, with construction targeted for completion by 2029, th
Dokhachoe Gompa, also known as Dargaycholing Gompa, is located in the Chapcha area of Chhukha district. This Kagyu monastery sits at an elevation of around 2,950 metres and was established by Choje Lama Thinley Gyatsho during the mid-17th century. Lama Thinley
For Sonam Zangmo, becoming the first female Gup among the eight gewogs that coordinate the Punakha Dromchoe has meant taking on responsibilities traditionally associated with men. The Gup of Chang Gewog in Thimphu has served in the position for five years. Bef
Bhutan has secured foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Nu 329.16 billion (bn) as of 7th October 2026, through projects that have received business licences and in-principle approval, according to Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Minister of Industry, Commer
Nu 210 million project to transform former sewerage ponds into a 21-acre public park The Tshalumaphey Ecological Park project in southern Thimphu has achieved about 20 percent physical progress as of September, according to Karma Wangchuk, Secretary of the Min