Harnessing the soft power of films: Kuensel
The commercial and critical success of Oscar-nominated director Pawo Chonying Dorji’s films, ‘Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom’ and ‘The Monk and the Gun’, is a clear…
Bhutan
Intense heat hits hard layer poultry farms in Bhutan
Poultry farmers said it is a significant setback as they are still recovering from losses caused by feed contamination in 2021.
The state of the media in Bhutan
The Bhutanese media’s problem is unique. It surrounds sustainability and access to information even with legislation in place. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan…
Bhutan invests USD 539 million on cryptocurrency
The majority of cryptocurrency Bhutan mines are Bitcoin (BTC), followed by small allocations for mining Ethereum.
Fewer yaks, fewer craftsmen: Local handicraft sellers in Bhutan’s Pelela Pass feel the threats
Vendors are concerned that there are fewer yaks around nowadays, which means less yak wool for products, and that fewer people are making bamboo items and other crafts.
Japan supports Bhutan’s digital topographic map development
The maps will provide essential geospatial information with precise coordinate data, serving as a basis for decision-making across various sectors including agriculture and land…
Rain brings relief to Bhutanese farmers
The rainfall brought a renewed sense of hope to agricultural communities grappling with water scarcity and delayed planting due to extended dry spells, rejuvenating swathes of…
PM Modi is an exceptional leader: Bhutan’s King
In a video message, King Wangchuk said, “Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India has not only achieved remarkable success in the past decade but also paved the way for a…
Bhutan plans to set up economic zone in Kurigram
Rinchen Kuentsyl, ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh, believes construction work would begin very soon and that many factories would be built there, creating employment for many…
Bhutanese Sithar Lhamo, oldest weaver of Khoma
Sithar Lhamo, 89, continues her dedication to weaving in Lhuentse’s Khoma village, renowned for its Kishuthara. Commencing her weaving journey at the age of 13, Sithar now holds…