The recent floods in Gasa and Punakha have brought unusually large quantities of fish downstream, prompting people in some areas to collect and dry them for consumption, while reports of flood-affected fish being offered to meat shops in Thimphu have raised concerns over food safety. Speaking to The Bhutanese, Sonam …

When someone collapses, chokes or suddenly stops breathing, the first few minutes can determine whether that person survives. But in many emergencies, the people present at the scene are family members, friends or passersby who may not know what to do before medical help arrives. Recognising this gap in public …

Road access disrupted, homes and infrastructure damaged, and around 130 tourists affected by the flood A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from Shintaphu Lake in Gasa’s Mo Chhu sub-basin reached Taktsemakhang at around 8:27 pm on 29th October, triggering flood warnings along the Mo Chhu and downstream of Punatsangchu. Night …

A 24-year-old teacher, Pema Rinchen, never expected his contribution to a community initiative would earn him a Guinness World Records certificate. At the time, he was a trainee teacher helping Heart Chorus Association International Inc. organise an event in Paro. His intention was simply to support the initiative. Months later, …

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and UNICEF, launched non-invasive anaemia screening to reach 10,000 school children, monks and nuns across four districts. The initiative, launched at Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School, will cover Thimphu, Samtse, Sarpang and Samdrup Jongkhar. It …

A blockchain project involving 21 households in Rukha village under Athang Gewog, Wangdue Phodrang is exploring how digital technology could support rural transactions and address community needs. However, its practical applications and potential benefits for residents have yet to be determined. Known as Project Digital Village, the initiative brings together …

Instant noodles have become an increasingly familiar part of young people’s diets, valued for their affordability, convenience and ease of preparation. For some, they are an occasional snack, and for others, they can become a substitute for regular meals. As concerns grow over changing eating habits among young people, questions …