Bhutan’s Hot Stone Baths Blend Tradition and Wellness
Bhutan’s traditional hot stone baths, known as Menchu, offer visitors a unique way to relax while experiencing the country’s centuries-old wellness traditions. The baths use fresh water, medicinal herbs such…
Keeping Bhutanese culture alive every Sunday in Canberra, Australia
As thousands of Bhutanese settle in Australia, a growing concern is how the next generation will stay connected to the language, values and traditions of their homeland. In Canberra, the…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ grossed over US$2 billion at the box office
film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has grossed over US$2 billion at the global box office. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film was released on…
Canberra School Helps Bhutanese Children Stay Connected to Their Roots
As the Bhutanese community continues to grow across Australia, a school in Canberra is helping the next generation stay connected to its heritage. The Bhutanese Language and Culture School, formally…
India approves Nu 3bn for 12 new PTA projects under 13th FYP
Urban development is another major focus. Nu 480 M has been approved to develop infrastructure in the urban centres of seven districts. The initiative is expected to improve public amenities…
A Song Giving Voice to Bhutanese Hearts Abroad
A newly released Dzongkha song, Bhuchung Amai Chey Chey, is gaining attention for its poignant portrayal of a mother’s love and the emotional impact of migration on Bhutanese families. Sung…
Bhutan-India Development Partnership Strengthens with Nu 3B Grant for 13th Five-Year Plan
India has approved over Nu 3 billion for 12 new Project-Tied Assistance (PTA) initiatives in Bhutan under the country’s 13th Five-Year Plan, bringing the total approved PTA projects to 82.…
अमेरिका ने ‘बर्थ टूरिज्म’ पर कसा शिकंजा
The US State Department announced on Wednesday that it has revoked the visas of more than 600 foreign nationals as part of a new campaign against “birth tourism” (traveling abroad…
Homes in Paro, census in Haa: Three Bachakha households face service gaps
Three households in Bachakha Village, on the Haa-Paro border, are caught between two districts. Their homes and land fall in Paro’s Naja Gewog, while their census is registered under Samar…
Home Dialysis Launched to Ease Burden on Kidney Patients
Bhutan has introduced peritoneal dialysis (PD), giving kidney patients a more convenient and affordable alternative to hospital-based haemodialysis. The service, launched in the capital, allows eligible patients to undergo dialysis…