Devotees raise concerns over poor amenities – Kuenselphodrang
Thousands of devotees are receiving the month-long Nyingthig Yazhi oral transmission and empowerment at Kuenselphodrang in Thimphu. While the religious...
Clean Bhutan gives plastic bottles a new life as polyester wool
PET bottles that would otherwise end up in landfills or rivers are now being turned into polyester wool. Clean Bhutan,...
Jomotshangkha’s first landfill underway, completion expected this year
No more dumping in open pits or burning waste. Change is finally coming to Jomotshangkha Dungkhag town in Samdrup Jongkhar....
DAMTSI programme faces implementation challenges in private ECCD centres
The DAMTSI programme, aimed at instilling integrity and moral values in young children, is facing implementation challenges, especially in private...
Govt to launch Nu 1bn student loan scheme in July, over 500 to benefit annually
The government’s Nu 1bn Education and Training Loan Scheme will launch this July. It is part of the government’s pledge...
Bajo plot owners await basic amenities to begin construction
Works to extend Bajo town in Wangdue Phodrang abruptly stopped in 2022 due to the pandemic and budget constraints. Without...
New youth initiative brings Olympiad-level Math to Bhutan through monthly challenges
To uplift the country’s mathematical standard to a global level, five young mathematics enthusiasts have started an initiative called the...
Local Troezo and Lugzo artisans struggle to stay afloat amid growing foreign competition
Local gold and silver smiths and metal casters, locally known as Troezo and Lugzo, are struggling with dwindling business as...
Pelrithang residents in Gelephu Gewog fear flooding as Dowla stream nears house level
People living in Pelrithang Khatoed and Pelrithang Khamoed in Gelephu Gewog are worried about possible flooding this monsoon. The Dowla...
New Shiva Temple nears completion in Jomotshangkha Dungkhag
In Samdrup Jongkhar, a sacred site in Jomotshangkha Dungkhag is getting a grand new look. The construction of the new...
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