Devotees Travel Across Bhutan for Two-Week Kathri in Paro
The two-week-long Kathri began in Paro on Monday, drawing around 15,000 devotees from across Bhutan to receive empowerment from His Holiness the Je Khenpo. Among those attending was Her Majesty…
Jigme Namgyal Museum Highlights Bhutan’s Royal Heritage
The Jigme Namgyal Museum in Dungkar village, Lhuentse, offers visitors a glimpse into Bhutan’s religious heritage and the history of the Wangchuck royal dynasty. The museum is housed in a…
Heavy Rains Trigger Power Disruptions in Nepal
Floods and landslides resulting from continuous rainfall in Nepal have disrupted power transmission and distribution systems across various parts of the country. Power supply has been interrupted in several areas…
Kathri begins in Paro, drawing thousands of devotees
The two-week-long Kathri began in Paro today, drawing thousands of devotees from across the country to receive empowerment from His Holiness the Je Khenpo. Among those attending is Her Majesty…
Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: Know the Signs and Risk Factors
Menopause brings a range of physical changes, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to changes in bone, muscle and joint health. During midlife, some women may also experience frozen shoulder,…
Bhutan and European Parliament Hold Ninth Inter-Parliamentary Meeting to Discuss Climate Resilience and Energy Cooperation
Bhutan and the European Parliament recently concluded their ninth Inter-Parliamentary Meeting in the Kingdom, bringing together Bhutanese lawmakers and a five-member European Parliament delegation led by Serban Dimitrie Sturdza, Chair…
Footpaths and streetlights to improve safety in Damphu
For years, some parts of Damphu town along the highway lacked footpaths and streetlights, posing risks and causing inconvenience to both pedestrians and motorists. But this is now set to…
Bhutan Adopts Gross Ecosystem Product at National Level
Bhutan has become the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) at the national level, introducing a new economic measure that puts a monetary value on the benefits provided…
Bhutan’s Largest Dry Port Completed in Pasakha, Awaits Operational Launch
Bhutan’s largest dry port in Pasakha has been successfully completed and is currently awaiting the finalization of its operational management before opening its gates to streamline cross-border trade and logistics.…
Students walk nearly two hours as Bamdhir-Wogmanang waits for bridge
Residents of Bamdhir-Wogmanang Chiwog in Trashi Yangtse are calling for a motorable bridge over the Dechen Phodrang River. Without one, students and residents have to cross a suspension bridge on…