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Bhutan working on a new satellite

The Division of Telecom and Space (DoTS) under the GovTech Agency has conducted two satellite projects. The first project led to the launch of the country’s first satellite called BHUTAN-1 on the 29 June 2018 through the Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket. The second project was a collaboration between Bhutan …

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People’s mixed reactions during Saga Dawa

Saga Dawa, observed on the 15th Day of the 4th Lunar Month, carries a great importance for Buddhists worldwide. Bhutan observes the auspicious month by prohibiting the sale of meat, even though meat curries are allowed to be served in restaurants, and canned meats are okay to be sold. The …

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