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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.

  • Published: April 25, 202411:29 am
  • Author Yangyel Lhaden
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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…

  • Published: April 19, 202410:32 am
  • Author Jigmi Wangdi
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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…

  • Published: April 5, 202410:08 am
  • Author Ugyen C Penjor
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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…

  • Published: March 25, 20248:10 am
  • Author The Statesman
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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…

  • Published: March 12, 202411:13 am
  • Author S Dilip Roy
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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…

  • Published: January 15, 20242:34 pm
  • Author Kuensel
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Bhutan’s parties contribute at least half a million in fines to ECB

A total of 32 individuals have been warned and fined by the Office of the Media Arbitrator of the Election Commission of Bhutan for violating social media regulations during the…

  • Published: January 11, 20241:11 pm
  • Author Kuensel
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Bhutan’s National Assembly dissolves today

According to the constitution, the Interim Government shall consist of a Chief Advisor and other Advisors appointed by the King of Bhutan within 15 days after the dissolution of…

  • Published: October 31, 202310:08 am
  • Author Dechen Dolkar
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Bangladesh PM offers economic zone to Bhutan for mutual benefits

Sheikh Hasina made the offer when the Bhutanese king said they wanted to build an administrative economic zone in his country.

  • Published: May 8, 20238:34 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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The great treasure discoverer in Buli

In Buli today, there is Peling Lhakhang, constructed by the villagers centuries ago in remembrance of Bhutan’s famous treasure revealer.

  • Published: March 27, 202312:46 pm
  • Author Chhimi Dema

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