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46 contenders, one day, one moment, one winner By Tashi Dendup 38-year-old Lhabchu from Chhukha won the first ever edition of Bhutan Arm-Wresting Championship which was held in Thimphu on Saturday. He beat 29 year-old Pema Wangdi from Mongar in the finals of the championship which saw 46 athletes competing for the title. Both the winner and runners-up took home …

The iconic structure of the south is battling with landslides, as experts warn of unstable landmass in the area where the structure is relocated By Tashi Namgyal Thimphu TheKharbandiGoenpa, the Lam (Abbot) and his contingent ofmonks are the repositories and the arsenal of religious and spiritual munitions, catering to the needs of almost 70 percent of both urban and urbane …

Most recently, a man was washed away by a flashflood in Konbar under Monggar district By Tashi Dhendup Bhutan is experiencing increased incidences of monsoon-induced disasters. And, the problem is aggravated every passing year with major damages accrued on lives and properties. This year the most tragic incident occurred in Laya where ten highlanders who were collecting cordyceps were buried …

After almost 18-month hiatus Bhutanese students studying in India eagerly await to return back to their colleges. By Tshering Dema The wait has been pretty long and arduous. Even after a year and a half of remaining idle, around 5000 Bhutanese students who are studying in various colleges in India are still waiting to return back to their colleges. The …

The economy experienced largest contraction in 2020 triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. By Phurpa Wangmo Further, the growth is expected to drop to an all-time low of -6.3 percent as output from tourism-related services, construction, and manufacturing sectors deteriorated. While various containment measures including two nationwide lockdowns effectively controlled the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, economic activities almost …