In Bhutan, we are blessed with a rich heritage of sacred treasures and traditions, many of which have been carefully preserved and continue to be revered to this day. Among these is a profound practice known as Yoeja, which not everyone may know. Yoeja serves a vital purpose: to support the flourishing of the Buddha Dharma in Bhutan and …
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The Prime Minister recently announced the formation of the Seventh Pay Commission, leading to a lot of discussion and debate online. When one looks at the pay and allowance figures post democracy, and one tracks its rise, it makes for some interesting figures. The Data In Financial Year (FY) 2008-09, …
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With the country set to witness the historic raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens on 1st November in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), and with a large number of people moving to GMC, the question being asked is whether a national holiday or holidays will be declared. There has been much speculation …
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With over 40,000 vehicles and tens of thousands of devotees expected to arrive in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) for the upcoming historic 108 Chortens event, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has unveiled a detailed traffic management and security plan to ensure public safety, seamless mobility, and order across major highways …
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Victim continues to face speech difficulties and psychological trauma The mother of a 22-year-old former first-year student of Norbuling Rigter College (NRC), who suffered severe head and body injuries in a hostel assault in March this year, is planning to file a separate civil suit seeking civil liability over the …
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The three-day symposium, held at PEMA Rehab under the theme “Inclusive Mental Wellbeing: Transforming Vulnerabilities to Hope, Healing and Human Connection,” brought together international and local experts and stakeholders to discuss how to make mental health care in Bhutan more proactive, inclusive and compassionate. Addressing the gathering, Her Majesty granted …
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These days there are dozens of real estate companies selling land in Thimphu on various online forums. Many of these listings still use conditions from the Thimphu Thromde Development Control Regulations 2016 (DCR 2016), which is no longer in effect. These conditions include the area type, number of floors allowed, …
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A minor girl was found dead by hanging at her residence in Samtse on 12th October, 2026. According to sources in Samtse, the girl was a victim of sexual molestation, an incident that occurred a day before her death. Sources said that on 11th October, 2026, while the girl was …
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An official complaint has been filed over the process and results of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Presidential election held on 15 October. In the first round with four contestants Dr Trashi Wangyel, President of the Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) and Businesswoman and former BCCI President …
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As the historic day of Project 108 approaches, there are still questions from the public regarding event details and seating arrangements for the attendees. Here is an aerial view of the venue of the historic raising of the 108 Jangchub Chortens in Gelephu (see image on page 4). There are …
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