Bhutan To Observe ‘Zero Waste Hour’ Once A Month To Achieve A Zero Waste Society by 2030
The National Environment Commission's campaign 'My waste, my...
Turning Two Soon, Twins Nima And Dawa Are ‘Happy And Healthy’ At Home In Bhutan
For more than three months since their return from Australia in...
EU Commits Additional 7.3 m Euros To Support Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Path
The Lyonchhen shared that the top priority for Bhutan is to...
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EU Commits Additional 7.3 m Euros To Support Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Path
The Lyonchhen shared that the top priority for Bhutan is to ‘narrow the gap’ and address inequalities in the country.
Bhutan Implements National Adaptation Plan To Counter Adverse Impact Of Climate Change
The new project builds on work already underway to identify and respond to climate change impacts.
Bhutan Observes World Day To Combat Desertification, Advocates Sustainable Land Management
In Bhutan, this day is considered important as it focuses only on land.
Embracing Diversity - Bhutan Takes Huge Step Towards Decriminalising Homosexuality
Sections 213 and 214 that criminalised ‘unnatural sex’ removed from the Penal Code of Bhutan.
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Bhutan To Observe ‘Zero Waste Hour’ Once A Month To Achieve A Zero Waste Society by 2030
The National Environment Commission's campaign 'My waste, my responsibility', was launched by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen on 2 June.
Turning Two Soon, Twins Nima And Dawa Are ‘Happy And Healthy’ At Home In Bhutan
For more than three months since their return from Australia in early March, the twins have been doing well at home.
Cordyceps Collection Enables Highlanders To Build Homes In Warmer Districts Of Bhutan
Every winter, to escape the harsh cold and to stock up on rations, the Layaps and Lunaps move down to warmer places
Advocating For A Central School For The Sakteng Community In Bhutan
Mangmi Lhendrup said that without boarding facilities, small children were left without care and guidance from their parents.
Sports
Bhutan’s Dragon Boys Starts FIFA World Cup Qualifiers With A 1-0 Win Over Guam
Midfielder, Tshering Dorji’s 35th minute strike was enough to make Bhutan win the first leg of the first round of the 2022 World Cup and...
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.
Business
Swiss Business Delegates Visited Bhutan To Explore Business Opportunities
“Switzerland has a strong industrial base that equally matches the geographical conditions of Bhutan,” said Phub Zam.
Celebrating Bhutan's Entrepreneurs: Pema And Rinchen Dorji Wangyel Of Wangyel Studio
This story is part of an exclusive feature by Yeewong Magazine in Dec 2018 on celebrating entrepreneurship in Bhutan.
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.
Travel
Applying Buddhist Values in Life: Discover Happiness In Bhutan Through Meditation
His Eminence Khedrupchen Rinpoche speaks about a workshop that tourists can partake in to apply Buddhist concepts into work.
Incorporating The Values Of Gross National Happiness Into Bhutan’s Hospitality Sector
High-end hotels like Six Senses and Zhiwa Ling have come up with their own ways to incorporate the tenets of GNH and sustainability...
Harnessing The Power Of Traditional Medicine, Wellness Tourism Set To Take Off In Bhutan
Traditional medicine has been gaining popularity in providing health care services to the Bhutanese.
Restoration 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...
Lifestyle
An Exciting Line-Up Of Speakers To Be Featured In Bhutan’s Mountain Echoes Festival 2019
Themed ‘Many Lives, Many Stories’ - the festival, according to the press release, will mark its 10th anniversary with modern Bhutanese...
5 cafes to visit in Thimphu
Best places to hang out in Thimphu for a steaming mug of coffee along with a delicious bite to eat.
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.
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