According to Bangladeshi media reports, the gas crisis that began on July 21 is spreading across the country’s industrial zones. Factories are curtailing production, shutting down units, and sending employees…
For years, waste from Jomotsangkha Dungkhag town in Samdrup Jongkhar was dumped in open pits, creating an eyesore, foul smells and environmental concerns. But more than a month after the…
As cybersecurity threats become harder to detect and prevent, Bhutan is focusing on a less visible but critical line of defence: people with the skills to secure the country’s digital…
Bhutanese law allows citizens to marry foreigners, provided both parties freely consent and comply with the country’s marriage regulations. Under the Marriage Bill, marriage is permitted regardless of religion, sex,…
More than 90 ICT professionals and network engineers from across Bhutan are taking part in a five-day Bhutan Network Operators Group (btNOG) workshop focused on strengthening the country’s cybersecurity capacity.…
A three-storey temple taking shape in Chhukha’s Bjabchho Gewog is the result of a community effort involving hundreds of households and more than Nu 40 M in investment. With construction…
A new three-storey community temple in Bjabchho Gewog, Chhukha, is nearing completion after a community-led investment of more than Nu 40 million. Around 90 per cent of the construction has…
Prayer wheels remain a familiar sight across Bhutan, where people of all ages spin them as part of Buddhist religious practice. The tradition is believed to have originated in Tibet…
Zhey, meaning “dance”, is one of Bhutan’s traditional folk dances, combining rhythmic singing with energetic movements. Performed exclusively by men, the dance features a fixed number of steps, each carrying…
As more young people spend their time on social media, so too have concerns grown about their safety online- about who can reach them and how. A recent case has…
