Rain Expected in Several Parts of Nepal for Over a Week
Rain is expected in several parts of Nepal starting next week, likely driven by a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. According to meteorologist Dr. Binod Pokharel, various weather…
Bhutanese Schools Struggle to Curb Junk Food Access Beyond Campus Gates
Children across Bhutan are increasingly surrounded by packaged snacks, sugary beverages, and fried foods, stoking severe public health concerns regarding rising childhood obesity and poor nutritional habits. According to the…
Solar Innovation Paves the Way for Financial Independence Among Rural Women Farmers
Empowering women through solar-powered irrigation has emerged as a transformative catalyst for rural development, gender equality, and sustainable agricultural productivity across developing agrarian economies where female farmers have historically shouldered…
Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project Authority and DGPC Fund Major Infrastructure Enhancements
The scenic Basochhu Waterfall located in Wangdue Phodrang has witnessed a significant surge in tourist footfall, welcoming approximately five thousand visitors since July following a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade spearheaded by…
District Culture Office Promotes Regional History and Unique Gewog Practices Through Arts
The fifth edition of the Black Mountain Festival in Trongsa successfully breathed vibrant new life into generations-old oral traditions, transforming ancestral stories and folklore into captivating stage performances that actively…
Cultural Tourism and Community Efforts Breathe New Life Into Forgotten Monpa Traditions
The indigenous Monpa community residing in Trongsa, widely regarded as among the earliest inhabitants of Bhutan with a distinct linguistic and cultural lineage, is stepping up concerted efforts to preserve…
Aging Infrastructure Forces Farmers to Battle Birds and Wild Boars While Over 25 Acres of Farmland Sit Fallow
Farmers in Lingmukha Chiwog under Punakha are facing an intense battle against wildlife as the harvest season approaches, forcing households to spend their days chasing birds away from ripening grains…
Bhutanese Youth Showcase Engineering Excellence in Wildfire-Themed International Robotics Competition
Team Bhutan proudly represented the nation at the prestigious FIRST Global Challenge 2026 held in South Korea, where a dedicated six-member delegation comprising four talented students and two mentors engineered,…
Nepal Approves ₹333 Crore Relief Programme for Flood Victims
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) have secured approval for programs worth 3.33 billion rupees (333 crore rupees) to assist flood victims in Nepal. These programs have been…
Cycling, Culture, and Local Enterprise Unite at Sha-Festival
The seventh Dragon Fury Race and the second Sha-Festival are bringing together cycling, local cuisine, cultural performances and community enterprises in Wangdue Phodrang on October 16 and 17. The cycling…