Marking the conclusion of the Rinchen Terzoe Jaglung, nearly 30,000 devotees from across the country gathered to receive Tshewang, a longevity empowerment, at the Ugyen Pema Woeling Zangdopelri at Bondey in Paro, today. Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche presided over the three-and-a-half month-long empowerment and oral transmission, which was organised by Khentruel Karma Jigme.

Self-harming behaviour is highest among students going by occupation according to the recent National Health Survey 2023. The survey found that 2.8 per cent of students engaged in self-harming behaviour last year. More than 11,200 people were surveyed for the report, among which 515 were students. According to UNICEF, any behaviour that causes injury to oneself as a way to deal with difficult emotions can be seen as self-harm.

In celebration of the first birthday of Her Royal Highness Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, prayers and butter lamps were offered at Tashichhodzong and Changangkha Lhakhang today. The Central Monastic Body led the prayer ceremonies which were attended by the prime minister, Members of Parliament, and senior government officials.

If you are confused about choosing your career, the Labour Market Information and Career Guidance Division under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment might come in handy. Established over a year ago, the division provides labour market data such as job vacancies and academic requirements to help individuals make informed career choices and decisions.

More than 150 students from various schools and institutions participated in the Bhutan Ecological Society’s Plastic-Free Rivers hackathon on 8th September. During the competition, the participants devised solutions to reduce plastic waste in their schools and communities.

The Gelephu Mindfulness City, a special administrative region, is envisioned as the greenest, cleanest, and safest city globally, combining material and spiritual advantages. Strategically positioned on a land bridge connecting South and Southeast Asia, home to over 2.7 billion people, the city will feature world-class infrastructure powered entirely by renewable energy, supporting a sustainable population of about one million residents. The GMC website and its social media pages were launched recently.