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Spinning Nettle into New Livelihoods
For women trying to rebuild their lives after domestic and gender-based violence, economic independence can be an important…
Solar-powered irrigation brings new hope to Tshangchutham farmers
For farmers in upper Tshangchutham, the problem was never the absence of water. A river flowed below their…
Scientists Turn to Bhutan’s Dream Yoga to Explore the Sleeping Mind
Can people learn to remain conscious inside their dreams — and could doing so reveal something about how…
Gelephu plans 1,000-bed workers’ dormitory as construction workforce expands
A 1,000-bed workers’ dormitory is being developed in Gelephu as authorities prepare for a sharp increase in the…
A School Kitchen, a Village Market
In the fields of Gongthung village in Trashigang, vegetables grown by local farmers are increasingly finding their way…
Bhutan Museum Professionals Build Skills in Cultural Heritage Management
As Bhutan works to safeguard its cultural legacy, attention is increasingly turning to how museums can not only…
Khoma’s Looms Find a New Route to Buyers
For generations, the women of Khoma in Lhuentse have turned silk threads into intricate Kishuthara, preserving a weaving…
Bhutan rolls out new election initiatives as low voter turnout raises concern
With voter participation emerging as a key concern ahead of the next round of local elections, Bhutan’s Election…
Royal Bhutan Police Personnel Undergo Specialised Training in India
Twelve personnel from the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) are undergoing specialised training in CCTV and modern security systems…
Partnership You Can Walk Across
When India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar arrived in Paro this week and travelled onward to Bumthang,…