Taylor Swift Tops MTV VMAs as Most-Awarded Artist Ever
Taylor Swift VMAs 2026 broke records at the MTV Video Music Awards, as she is known to do. She received the inaugural Artist Director Honours on Sunday night, becoming the…
Bhutan Opens New Animal Shelter After Rabies Elimination Milestone
Bhutan has opened a new animal shelter in Thimphu, strengthening its animal welfare and rabies-control efforts shortly after becoming the first country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate…
Zhung Dratshang Nears Completion of Zung Preparation for 108 Chortens
The sacred inner relics destined for the monumental Project 108 have officially entered their final preparation stage, with the Zhung Dratshang announcing that approximately ninety-nine percent of the intricate Zung…
Heavy rain raises flood concerns among residents living along Serkangchu
For people living along Serkangchu in Trashi Yangtse town, rain brings the risk of flooding. They say the stream can rise quickly after heavy rainfall, and they continue to live…
Bhutan Explores AI, Digital Twins to Improve Energy Management
Bhutan is exploring how artificial intelligence could help strengthen its energy sector by predicting equipment failures, anticipating changes in water availability and electricity demand, and improving the management of critical…
Bhutan has been named a 2026 Earthshot Prize finalist
Bhutan has been named one of 15 finalists for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, recognised for its efforts to protect and restore nature. Bhutan is among three finalists in the Protect…
New facilities improve safety and access at Basochhu Waterfall
The Bashochhu Waterfall in Wangdue Phodrang is drawing more visitors after the site was upgraded with viewing decks, access steps and other basic facilities. The improvements have made the site…
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…