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GMCA urges visitors to manage waste responsibly during 108 Jangchub Chorten event
When attending the raising of the 108 Jangchub Chorten in Gelephu, one simple way everyone, regardless of where they come from, can contribute is by taking responsibility for their own waste. While au
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More than 25 new nodes added to boost connectivity in GMC
Tens of thousands of people are expected in Gelephu for the raising of the 108 Jangchub Chortens, and one question will be on many minds: how to stay connected? Whether it’s reaching family, sharing m
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Forest teams deployed across 17 areas to prevent elephant encounters
If you are planning to attend the raising of the 108 Jangchub Chorten and fear running into elephants during your stay, forest officials say you can rest assured. Teams have been deployed across key a
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His Holiness the Je Khenpo conducts Si Nyon ritual at project 108 sites
His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the Si Nyon ritual at the first three Jangchub Chorten sites in Gelephu today. The ritual follows three days of Si Drup prayers and seeks to suppress negative
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Youth-Led group introduces AI tool to support human creativity
With artificial intelligence (AI) and social media reshaping how people create and consume information, knowing what to trust is becoming increasingly important. YUMRA, a youth-led group, has develope
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Women’s caucus forms interim committee to promote women in politics and leadership
An interim working committee has been formed to promote women’s participation in politics and leadership. The committee was formed during the two-day Bhutan Women Leaders Caucus held in Thimphu. The c
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Tender for the Supply of IT, Studio and Transmission Equipment
The Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation Limited would like to invite sealed quotations from eligible firms for the “IT, Studio and Transmission Equipment” supply. The bid details are as follows: F
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Free shuttle buses to connect Gelephu town with nearby areas from tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, 16 shuttle buses will provide free shuttle services in Gelephu. The services will connect Gelephu town with nearby areas to facilitate transportation for visitors coming for the rai
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What to carry to the raising of 108 Jangchub Chorten in Gelephu
Attending the raising of the 108 Jangchub Chorten in Gelephu Mindfulness City will mean preparing for a long day, with hours of prayers and a large gathering expected. From regular medication and drin
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November 1st: Three auspicious occasions, one day of shared meaning
In just a few days, three occasions of significance for Bhutan will come together on a single day: the Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The King, Lhabab Duechhen (the Descending Day of Lord Buddh
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From vision to offering: the journey to raising 108 Jangchub Chorten in Gelephu
Over the past eight months, the vision to raise 108 Jangchub Chorten in a single day has moved through site selection, groundbreaking ceremonies, the preparation of sacred zung and the coming together
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New bridge improves access to farmlands in Langthil Gewog, Trongsa.
For years, the Mangde River separated farmers in three villages of Langthil Gewog in Trongsa from their farmlands. A new 150-feet-long Bailey bridge at Bashaling has now made access easier for more th
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Over 100 business leaders expected at Asia Visionary Summit
More than 100 international business leaders are expected to attend Bhutan’s first Asia Visionary Summit next month. The two-day summit will bring investors and thought leaders together to discuss inv
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Temporary immigration post opens
International visitors travelling to Gelephu can now enter Bhutan directly through Hatisar in Assam, following India’s decision to establish a temporary immigration post at the Gelephu border. The imm
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BBS is pleased to announce the results for the post of four Camerapersons.
BBS is pleased to announce the results for the post of four Camerapersons.
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Gelephu businesses stock up ahead of 108 Stupas event
Businesses in Gelephu are stocking up on essential goods ahead of the 108 Stupas event, which is expected to bring more than a hundred thousand visitors to the town. Shopkeepers say they are increasin
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Central Monastic Body hosts art exhibition on peace and spiritual harmony
Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck inaugurated an art exhibition titled “Light on the Snow Land: Art of Peace and Spiritual Harmony.” The three-day exhibition brings together Bhutanese an
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New agro-tourism outlet in Lungsigang to benefit farmers and attract visitors
A new agro-tourism sales outlet has opened at Lungsigang in Tsirang, providing local farmers with better access to markets while offering travellers a new place to stop and enjoy local produce along t
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Dorji Dhradhul recognised for his contribution to Bhutan’s tourism policy
Bhutan’s approach to tourism has earned international recognition. Former Director General of the erstwhile Tourism Council of Bhutan, Dorji Dhradhul, has been recognised by Travel + Leisure for his c
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Shortage of combine harvesters challenges paddy harvesting in Paro
As paddy harvesting begins in Paro, the harvest becomes a race against time. With fewer combine harvesters than needed, delays affect the harvest and rice quality. Paro has only 31 combine harvesters,
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Thukten Nyendra fine-tunes performance ahead of Eurovision Asia finale
With just a few weeks to go before the grand finale of the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia, Thukten Nyendra is fine-tuning his performance for the international stage. Having won the national
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Monggar prioritises road improvement under High Impact Community Development projects
Monggar has inaugurated 15 projects under the first phase of the High Impact Community Development projects, with road improvement as the major focus to improve access to markets and essential service
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New irrigation channel brings hope to farmers in Trongsa
Farmers of Baling Chiwog in Langthil Gewog, Trongsa, are hopeful of better harvests following the construction of a new irrigation channel. The channel, which stretches more than ten kilometres, is ex
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Samtse town redevelopment project 60 per cent complete
Samtse town is undergoing major redevelopment, with about 60 per cent of the core town area development project completed. The project, which began in February last year, is expected to be completed b
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Drukair and Bhutan Airlines increase flights ahead of Gelephu stupa event
Bhutan’s two airlines, Drukair and Bhutan Airlines, are increasing flight services to accommodate the expected surge in travellers for the raising of the 108 stupas in Gelephu on November 1. Drukair h
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Schools focus on nutritious meals and agriculture programmes to promote healthy eating
What if a school could do more than teach children in the classroom? What if it could also shape what they eat, encourage healthier choices, and even grow some of the food they serve? Across Bhutan, s
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New clearance forms to ease border delays for raising of 108 Stupas
Parking your car, joining a queue and filling out paperwork at the border could add to your journey to Gelephu. With about 23,000 vehicles expected to enter through Indian highways for the raising of
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Je Khenpo leads three-day See Drup ritual for raising of 108 Stupas
With the raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens scheduled for November first, spiritual preparations are underway. His Holiness the Je Khenpo began a three-day See Drup ritual at Sarpang Dzong today to ward
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Himalayan Yak Herders Network launched to address common challenges
The Himalayan Yak Herders Network Secretariat was launched at the ninth Royal Highland Festival in Laya, Gasa, yesterday to strengthen cooperation among yak herders in Bhutan, India and Nepal and addr
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Health ministry and UNICEF step up efforts to prevent lead poisoning in children
A simple blood test has helped track a significant drop in the blood lead level of a five-year-old girl, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of lead exposure in children. Son
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Gelephu prepares water and waste facilities for 108 Stupa event
Thousands of people are expected in Gelephu for the raising of the 108 Jangchub Chorten. But hosting a gathering of this scale brings a major challenge: ensuring there is enough clean water, adequate
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Bhutan, Australia strengthen cooperation through new research hub
Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graced the launch of the Australian National University’s Hub for Bhutan Studies in the capital yesterday. The Hub will promote research on Bhutan, s
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Department of Tourism takes measures to ease guide shortage in Phuentshogling
The Department of Tourism has introduced temporary measures to address a shortage of tour guides in Phuentshogling, where tourists reportedly faced difficulties continuing their journeys earlier this
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Narphung town set for transformation as shopkeepers begin rebuilding
Shopkeepers in Narphung, Samdrup Jongkhar, have started dismantling their old makeshift houses to make way for new buildings, marking a long-awaited transformation for the town after decades of living
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Laya runner to raise climate change awareness through Snowman Race
A team of Bhutanese and international runners will take on some of Bhutan’s most remote and high-altitude mountain terrain in the third edition of the Snowman Race, bringing global attention to the gr
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Bhutan collars another snow leopard for conservation research
The country is stepping up efforts to monitor and protect its elusive snow leopard population. Conservation officials are using GPS telemetry to track the animals’ movements in the country’s high-alti
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Gelephu prepares for traffic surge ahead of 108 Chortens
With more than 40 thousand vehicles expected in Gelephu for the 108 Jangchub Chortens event, the police are stepping up traffic management. Staggered travel schedules, designated parking and free shut
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Je Khenpo presides over Salang Tendrel for Dewachen Spiritual Centre in Patabari
Prayers echoed across Kencholing in Sarpang today as His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the Salang Tendrel for the establishment of Dewachen Spiritual Centre. Set across about 30 acres of land,
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GMC Immigration Terminal opens with automated e-gates
A new pedestrian immigration terminal has opened in Gelephu, introducing biometric e-gates to make cross-border travel faster and more convenient for Bhutanese and Indian nationals. The facility was i
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Unhealthy food environment puts children at risk of obesity
Children are increasingly exposed to packaged snacks, sugary drinks and fast food, raising concerns about unhealthy eating habits and childhood obesity in Bhutan. Health authorities say addressing the
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Bumthang schools compete to revive theatrical tradition
Four schools in Bumthang took part in a theatrical competition organised by the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre to nurture students’ creativity, build confidence and preserve Bhutan
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Young adults account for more than half of TB cases in Bhutan
Bhutan recorded 846 tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2025, a decrease of 74 cases from 2024. According to the Annual Health Bulletin 2026, people aged 15 to 34 accounted for more than half of the cases, wit
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Tit Tar and Tai Chi training in Thimphu offers tools to ease stress and body pain
Stress, body aches and the pressures of modern life, sound familiar? What if learning simple techniques could help you relax your mind and keep your body moving? That is what Tit Tar and Tai Chi is al
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Unhealthy diets linked to rising risk of lifelong diseases, say health experts
What you eat today could raise your risk of developing a lifelong disease in the coming decades. Health experts identify unhealthy diets as a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), inc
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Guide shortage in Phuentshogling pushes up fees, some tourists turn back
Thousands of regional tourists enter the country via Phuentshogling and the numbers have increased in the past few days. This has led to a shortage of tour guides for walk-in visitors and an extreme r
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Poor internet connectivity frustrates residents of Lingmukha
Poor internet connectivity in Lingmukha Chiwog in Punakha is making it difficult for residents to access news, watch videos and receive important information, prompting calls for improved network serv
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Gelephu prepares tent accommodations for raising 108 Stupas
With more than 120,000 people registered to visit Gelephu Mindfulness City for the raising 108 Stupas on November 1, accommodation has become a major part of the preparations. With hotels already full
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Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck graces launch of Dagala yak dairy and livelihood initiative
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck graced the launch of the Dagala Highland Yak Dairy and Livelihood Initiative in Thimphu, which aims to improve dairy production and create sustainab
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Bhutan Football Federation to receive USD 25 M from FIFA over next four years
The Bhutan Football Federation will receive USD 25 M from FIFA over the next four years to develop football in the country, including infrastructure, youth and women’s football. FIFA President Gianni
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Preparatory works for Damphu’s LAP-I to begin after years of delay
Preparatory works for Damphu’s Local Area Plan-I (LAP-I) are set to begin, raising hopes for development in parts of the town where construction has been restricted since 2002. Parts of LAP-I have rem
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Bridging skills gap between training and industry
A TVET Institute-Industry Engagement and Innovation Forum in Sarpang has brought together trainees, instructors and industry representatives to address the gap between skills acquired through technica
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Digital services pose challenges for Bhutan’s elderly population
As Bhutan moves towards digital public services, many elderly people continue to face difficulties using smartphones and accessing online services due to limited digital skills, language barriers and
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Monggar targets more than 5,000 tourists by next year
Monggar aims to attract more than 5,000 tourists by next year, up from the over 2,000 tourists who visited the district last year. The target is outlined in the district’s new Tourism Action Plan, whi
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Nu 1,000 at the market: enough for vegetables, but what about nutrition?
Bhutanese households buy vegetables every week, but how much does it really cost? BBS put it to the test by sending a Minister and an ordinary parent to the same market, with the same amount of money,
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Para shooter Kinley Dem to compete at Asian Para Games in Japan tomorrow
Bhutanese para shooter Kinley Dem will compete in the R2 Women’s 10-metre Air Rifle event at the Asian Para Games in Japan tomorrow. The 31-year-old from Wangdue Phodrang will make her third appearanc
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Desho paper makers in Tashi Yangtse worry over raw material shortage
For generations, desho paper-making has been a source of livelihood for several households in Tashi Yangtse. However, with raw materials becoming scarce in the locality, makers are worried about the s
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Bhutan’s quartzite reserves fall by nearly 40 percent in a decade
Bhutan has extracted more coal and talc than its recorded reserves. Now, quartzite could be next. According to the National Statistics Bureau’s Environmental Accounts Statistics 2025, the country’s re
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Entrepreneurs urged to explore financing beyond bank loans
Access to finance continues to remain a challenge for Bhutanese entrepreneurs. But are bank loans the only way forward? At the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen 2026, officials and business leaders said more entr
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Volunteers unite to prepare for 108 chorten event
Each day, volunteers are bringing the 108 Jangchub Chorten event in Gelephu closer to completion. Some give a few hours, while others spend days helping with preparations. From big tasks to small, the
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Cheyang Kuenchap loses second league match at Asian Para Games
Bhutanese para badminton player Cheyang Kuenchap made his debut at the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan yesterday. The 15-year-old lost his second league match against Malaysia today. N
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