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Young life lost in fatal crash
An accident at Pelrithang-Khatoed, six-and-a-half kilometres away from Gelegpgu town on the Gelegphu-Zhemgang highway, has claimed the life of a 26-year-old man. The fatal crash took place around 7:30...
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India’s cricket board to support cricket development in Bhutan
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has assured the Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) of support in developing cricketing infrastructure in the country. The decision was reached at a...
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Annual Jana Chidey Kurim begins
Hundreds of people flocked to the Pangrizmapa School of Astrology in Thimphu today as the annual Jana Chidey Kurim began. The nine-day long Kurim is being presided over by former Yangbi Lobey Sangay...
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Tshejor’s Ayzey, Bhutan Alternatives & Crystal Moon Products win 1st...
Tshejor’s Ayzey, the first registered homemade pickle manufacturing company and distributor took the first prize of Nu 70,000 at the first National Trademark Award yesterday. Bhutan Alternatives, an...
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NECS water survey to pave the way for future water studies
Despite having rich water resources, water scarcity is a growing concern in some parts of the country. To facilitate studies on water resources in the future, a community level water resources survey...
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Long delayed Amochhu Bridge finally set to open next month
After missing five deadlines, the much-awaited Amochhu Bridge, which connects Phuentshogling and Samtse, is finally expected to open to traffic by the end of next month. The construction of the...
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Laya’s traditional hat under threat of disappearance
Laya’s traditional bamboo hat, once widely worn by its women, is fast disappearing. There aren’t many weavers left around now and the women too seldom wear their the hats. The hat is an integral part...
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Improving disaster resilience of cultural heritage sites
During the 2009 and 2011 earthquakes, many of the country’s cultural heritage sites suffered major damage. In an effort to enhance the resilience of these sites, a four day workshop is underway in...
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Guideline for windstorm resilient roofing system
A study by the engineering department of the works and human settlement ministry has found the traditional roofing system to be more susceptible to windstorm damage. It is the lack of engineered truss...
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The last surviving potter of Gangzur
Pottery making, one of Bhutan’s traditional crafts, is on the verge of extinction. In Gangzur in Lhuentse, the fate of this ancient tradition rest in the hands of Tshewang Choden. 60-year-old Tshewang...
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World Table Tennis Day marked in Thimphu
Students and teachers in Thimphu celebrated the World Table tennis Day today. The day is actually marked on April 6 every year coinciding with the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace....
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Tarayana helps Layshingri villagers to build their dream homes
Twelve households of Layshingri village under Dechhenling Gewog, Pema Gatshel will have proper houses to live in by the end of this year. This has been made possible with assistance from Tarayana...
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People of Ura, Chhumig look forward to reap benefits of POL service centres
People of Ura and Chhumig gewogs in Bumthang are looking forward to reap the benefits of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant or POL services centres in their community. The Farm Machinery Corporation Limited...
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Mass plantation of Daphne saplings for its revival in Trashi Yangtse
In Trashi Yangtse District, traditional Desho paper makers are finding it difficult to get Daphne bark from the nearby forest. The reason is due to over extraction, the bark is now on the verge of...
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Still low Pap smear test coverage in remote places
The Pap smear coverage in the rural places still remains low with just about 30 per cent. The reason is: women being hesitant to visit rural health centres, which are mostly run by male health...
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Guidelines suggest closure of primary schools, extended classrooms in Zhemgang
Zhemgang might see closure of many of its primary schools and extended classrooms during the 12th Five-Year-Plan (FYP). This has been outlined in the education ministry’s Technical Guidelines for...
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Increasing number of pilgrims visit Khujukla Goenpa due to road connectivity
Khujukla Goenpa (monastery) in Wangdue Phodrang was connected with a motor-able road a few years ago. Since then, swelling number of pilgrims visit there. In recent times, even tourists have visited...
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Power of persistence in achieving one’s dream
A saying that determination and hard work can move the mountains is actually ringing true for Kencho Dorji, 68, from Dagana. Despite being visually impaired, he has managed to overcome obstacles and...
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Bajo town gets new car park
With a capacity to accommodate 80 light vehicles, the newly built car park of Bajo opened yesterday. With this, the problem of parking congestion in the town is expected to be eased to a large extent....
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National Seed Centre struggles to meet rising demand for seeds
As more farmers take up commercial farming, the National Seed Centre (NSC) in Paro is seeing an increase in the demand for vegetable seeds and fruit trees. But meeting the growing the demand remains a...
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