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…
Voith Hydro Expands Its Presence in Bhutan with 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project Contract
Voith Hydro has secured a contract to supply and install electromechanical equipment for Bhutan’s 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion in the country’s renewable…
Affordability and Marketing Drive Children Toward Processed Snacks Over Nutritious Foods
While Bhutan has made commendable progress over the past decade in reducing childhood stunting and undernutrition, the rapid modernization of the country and shifting dietary habits have given rise to…
DGPC APPOINTS ENTURA FOR 954MW HYDROPOWER PROJECT STUDIES IN BHUTAN
Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has signed a contract with Entura to prepare detailed feasibility reports for the 590 MW Chamkharchhu II and 364 MW Chamkharchhu IV hydropower projects in…
Lungta Art Festival brings traditional weaving and contemporary art together
The Lungta Art Festival 2026 is bringing traditional weaving and contemporary art together through an exhibition by Bhutanese contemporary artist Kunzang Wangmo, featuring 35 artworks alongside handwoven fabric made by…