Essilor To Donate 400,000 Pairs Of Eyeglasses To Help Reduce Poor Vision In Bhutan
“The donation consists of glasses for the correction of...
International Climate Initiative and WWF Germany To Support Living Landscapes Project In Bhutan
A team from WWF Bhutan and Germany visited seven of the nine...
Resotration Of The Yongla Goenpa In Pemagatshel, Bhutan Finally Completed
Considered as one of the most sacred goenpas that protects the...
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Essilor To Donate 400,000 Pairs Of Eyeglasses To Help Reduce Poor Vision In Bhutan
“The donation consists of glasses for the correction of refractive errors as well as sunglasses which will be distributed to the Bhutanese...
International Climate Initiative and WWF Germany To Support Living Landscapes Project In Bhutan
A team from WWF Bhutan and Germany visited seven of the nine targeted districts in the country’s Southwestern region to plan the project.
Bhutan To Implement Three Initiatives As Chair Of LDC Group To Combat Climate Change
“Climate change impacts are growing and countries are facing more extreme climate events,” said Manjeet Dhakal (Head of the LDC support...
Bhutan Records An All Time Low Inflation Rate Of 2.98% In March 2019
The year-on-year inflation for the first three months this year is even lower than the average annual inflation last year.
Features
13 Handicrafts Certified With The Bhutan Seal Of Quality
Focusing on Bhutanese handicrafts, the products are categorised into two broad categories - traditional and non-traditional or contemporary...
Active Steps Recommended At Conference For Bhutan To Maintain Its Carbon Neutral Status Towards 2050
The study suggests the enhancement of carbon absorption by forest management as a key to maintaining a carbon neutral Bhutan after 2030.
Three White Bellied Herons - Sangay, Choe and Gedun Tagged To Study Their Movements And Lifestyle
According to officials, the birds did not exhibit any discomforting behaviour after being tagged with the devices.
The Last Shepherd Of Thakhorling Village In Tsirang, Bhutan
The Tamang family is the last family to rear sheep in the Thakhorling chiwog of Padtshaling Gewog under the Tsirang Dzongkhag (District).
Sports
Meet Choki Om – First Woman From Bhutan To Become A FIFA Referee
Originally from the district of Wangdue, Choki has already been a referee for over a decade.
First Ever Paralympics Day Held In Bhutan To Remove Social Stigma Towards People With Disabilities
With the motto, “Come out and play”, the committee also planned to eliminate social stigma towards people with disabilities through sports.
Bhutan To Hold First 'Sports And Culture Festival' For Runners And Cyclists
There are two tiers to the event, comprising of a full-race distance of 50km and a half-race of 25km.
Bhutan’s HRH Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck Attended The General Assembly of the Asian Paralympic Committee In Dubai
The General Assembly is the highest decision making body of the Asian Paralympic Movement.
Business
Celebrating Bhutan's Entrepreneurs: Sonam Pelden Of Mudra
This story is part of an exclusive feature by Yeewong Magazine in Dec 2018 on celebrating entrepreneurship in Bhutan.
Making Money Out Of Thrash - Meet Bhutan’s Winner Of The SAARC Women Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Award
Chogyal Lhamo collects waste and turn them into useful items such as bags, containers and dust-bins for sale.
Celebrating Bhutan's Entrepreneurs: Yeshi Lhendup of Yeshi Lhendup Films
This story is part of an exclusive feature by Yeewong Magazine in Dec 2018 on celebrating entrepreneurship in Bhutan.
Savour Bhutan's Ema Datshi Cheese Well-Received In Local Market, Helps To Reduce Import From India
It has been observed that during the trial period, the demand was high for Savour Bhutan's Ema Datshi cheese.
Travel
Resotration Of The Yongla Goenpa In Pemagatshel, Bhutan Finally Completed
Considered as one of the most sacred goenpas that protects the security of the country, the Goenpa also serves as the residence of the...
Jigme Namgyel Naktshang - Ancestral Home Of The Wangchuck Dynasty, To Be Turned Into A Museum
Two famed figures in the history of Bhutan, Pila Goenpo Wangyel and Pala Gyeltshen were also born in Dungkar Choeje Lhakhang.
Can Bhutan Take Its Happiness Brand To The Next Level?
Two key challenges: galvanising citizens as brand ambassadors and applying brand recognition to growth sectors.
The Magical Waters Of Gasa Tsachu – A Popular Hot Spring In Bhutan
While most people visit the hot spring in the hope that it could cure them of various ailments, it has become an annual visit for many to...
Lifestyle
Food Review: Cloud9 Cafe & Bar
Cloud9 has always been known in Thimphu for dishing out handcrafted gourmet burgers.
Tshering Zangmo Represents Bhutan At The 5th Young Chef Olympiad In India
Tshering Zangmo has successfully made it to round two of the Olympiad.
Bhutanese Boyband O'Strangers To Play In Pattaya For 2 Months
They are the first Bhutanese rock band to perform at Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya in Thailand.
Learn How Some Kids Engage Themselves Meaningfully This Winter Vacation In Bhutan
Attracting more than 200 participants, the programme attempts at making children and youth learn some skills and explore new interests.
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