Bhutan Is On Track To Achieve The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Last year, the Voluntary National Review of Bhutan to UN found...
A Blend Of The Traditional And Contemporary – Showcasing The Best Of Bhutanese Products
The designers showcased their products at the RTA gallery on 18...
School Kids In Bhutan Observe World Ozone Day With The Theme - 32 Years And Healing
On 16 September, the International Day for the Preservation of...
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Bhutan Marked 100th Anniversary Of Save The Children, Highlighting Its Contributions
Save the Children office in Bhutan celebrated its 100th anniversary on 20th of September 2019.
Bhutan Is On Track To Achieve The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Last year, the Voluntary National Review of Bhutan to UN found that except for networking and economic vulnerability, the country was on...
School Kids In Bhutan Observe World Ozone Day With The Theme - 32 Years And Healing
On 16 September, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer or World Ozone Day is celebrated globally.
Canada Offers Scholarships For Students In Bhutan, Aims To Enhance Bilateral Ties
Through the programme starting in the 2020/2021 academic year, scholarship recipients will receive Nu 3,256,029 (about USD 45,600) a year to...
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Reconstruction of Lingzhi Dzong – Built To Commemorate Bhutan’s Victory Over A Tibetan Invasion In 1668
To date, about Nu 13 million has been spent since preparatory works for the Lingzhi Dzong construction which began 15 months ago.
True Purpose of Rituals And Their Importance In Buddhism
Rituals are an indispensable way of life for a Bhutanese household and families are known to spend a fortune on them.
Elephant Conservation Action Plan Launched To Protect Asian Elephants In Bhutan
The national elephant survey in 2017 estimated that a population of 678 elephants still roam the southern foothills of Bhutan.
24.4 Metric Tonnes Of Waste Collected Since The Start Of Zero Waste Hour Initiative In Thimphu
Thinley Dorji believes that the situation and mind-set of people are expected to improve as they keep moving forward with the initiative.
Sports
Bhutan’s Pelden Wangchuk Wins 10th Edition Of Tour 0f Dragon Mountain Bike Race
This year, the race also saw the highest number of female participants compared to past years.
Tour Of The Dragon – Toughest One Day Bike Race Starts On 7 September In Bhutan
It takes sheer toil and stamina for the top riders to complete the 268 km race which finishes at the capital, Thimphu.
Meet Jojo Kinley – An Inspiring 81 Years Old Archer From Bhutan
“We feel so happy to see an 81-year-old playing among us. We feel privileged to play with him."
Two Young Bhutanese Swimmers Competed In 18th FINA World Championship
The duo are proud to represent Bhutan and compete on a worldwide stage for the first time.
Business
Sherza Ventures Limited Launched IPO, Aims To Establish Brand Bhutan Products Globally And More
Sherza Ventures Limited aims to be a hyper retail and wholesale trading venture using e-commerce.
iMerit Bhutan Launched, Hopes To Create Far-Reaching Socio-Economic Impact
iMerit strives to drive social and economic change by tapping into an under-resourced talent pool, thereby creating digital inclusion.
Thimphu TechPark Gears Up For Industry 4.0 In Bhutan
Conceived in Germany, Industry 4.0 is internationally hailed as the latest, or Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Bhutan National Bank Launched 4 New Services, Accepts Major Credit Cards And 135 Foreign Currencies
“There is immense development in the bank," said Finance Minister, Namgay Tshering.
Travel
Plans In The Pipeline To Develop Trongsa For Tourism
“The people of Trongsa were very supportive of the tourism development concept for the locality.”
7 Facts You Never Knew About Flying Into Bhutan
Druk Asia interviewed Namgyal Wangchuk, Senior First Officer with Drukair to find out what it's like to fly into Paro International Airport.
Bhutan Has Great Potential To Be A Top Eco-Tourism Spot: Albert Teo
Despite Bhutan being home to a wide array of flora and fauna, it is still not a top ecotourism destination.
Ride Up Bhutan’s Legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery And Enjoy The Scenic Trail On Horseback
Pony services to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is expected to be more organised come next month.
Lifestyle
A Blend Of The Traditional And Contemporary – Showcasing The Best Of Bhutanese Products
The designers showcased their products at the RTA gallery on 18 September which was graced by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden...
7 Vegetables You Must Try While Visiting Bhutan
Read Tashi Choden's blog on the vegetables to try if you ever visit Bhutan.
Many Lives, Many Stories - 10th Edition of Bhutan’s Mountain Echoes Literary Festival Underway
About 80 speakers and performers came from different parts of the world with different stories to narrate.
Bali-Bhutan Art Exhibition Hosted By VAST Bhutan To Enhance Friendship And Exchange Of Ideas
Founded in 1998, VAST Bhutan has been promoting and facilitating art exchange programmes with various nationalities.
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