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…𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 By Sonam Choki & Tshering Yangden The National Traditional Medicine Hospital (NTMH) located at Kawajangsa in Thimphu, popularly known as the Indigenous Hospital, serves as a vital bridge between Bhutan’s rich traditional healing practices and modern healthcare. Rooted in “sowa rigpa,” the ancient science of healing, the hospital …

Tashi Gyeltshen’s cinematic journey began in 2005 during his high school days in Bhutan, where he first envisioned a future in filmmaking. However, financial constraints initially sidelined his aspirations, leading him to work in the health department to save up for essential filmmaking equipment. Piece by piece, he assembled what he needed and started creating short films, driven solely by …

By Lalit Gurung The Panbang Youth Cooperative (PYC) is making significant strides in Bhutan’s agricultural sector, not only by promoting sustainable farming but also by creating meaningful opportunities for youth and the community.The cooperative’s coffee nursery project has become a driving force in local agriculture, while providing young people with the skills and knowledge to lead the way toward both …

…𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 By Kezang Choden In the heart of Zhemgang Dzongkhag, the residents of Bjoka Gewog continue to uphold a centuries-old tradition of weaving bamboo and cane products, locally known as tsharzo. This art form, deeply embedded in their culture, has evolved from a simple domestic practice to a thriving source …

By Kezang Choden Joining the global community, Haa Dzongkhag administration organized International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Dzongda, sector heads, members of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), local government officials, Community-Based Support System (CBSS) members, and residents of Katsho Gewog attended this event, early this week. This event centered on the importance of addressing violence, themed; …