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21
Oct

A haven in the hills

A definite must-stay for visitors to Bhutan is the Gangtey Goenpa Lodge in Wangduephodrang. From adventure ballooning to the comfort and luxury of a fine country home, the multi-award winning...
25
Sep

Bhutan participates in UN peacekeeping mission for first time

In a first time historic move for the country’s armed forces, Bhutan will now be participating in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. Two royal Bhutan army (RBA) and one royal...
09
Sep

Nepalese national wins Tour of the Dragon 2014

A Nepalese national, 26-year old Ajay Pandit Chhetri broke last year’s record emerging as the winner of the Tour of the Dragon on September 6. He completed the 263-km bike...
03
Sep

Druk Air resumes domestic flights to Bumthang

Scheduled flights to Bumthang which were stopped by the national airline Drukair in June resumed yesterday. The monsoon season had disrupted flight operations causing temporary stoppage. The twin turbo propeller...
01
Sep

More than four international bikers to compete in the Fifth Tour of the Dragon

One of the most challenging bike races in the country, the Tour of the Dragon flags off at 2 am from Bumthang on September 6. More than four international bikers...
26
Aug

Bhutan stands 136th in Human Development among 187 countries

Bhutan ranks 136 in human development out of 187 countries, sharing the rank with Cambodia, the Human Development Report 2014, which was released recently stated. The human development index (HDI)...
12
Aug

Quadcopters to Bhutan’s health-care rescue?

It may not be a distant dream to see tiny “unmanned quadcopters” play a major role in Bhutan’s healthcare. Lyonchhoen Tshering Tobgay said that it was being discussed “how quadcopters...
12
Aug

Common Buddhist beliefs in Bhutan

Lochey: is the annual household worship. It’s held each year to appease the local deities and ensure the family’s well-being. It’s also an occasion for a family get-together. Choesam: is...
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