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Je Khenpo highlights profound spiritual lineage of Drukpa tradition
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Druk Asia launches Bhutan insider tours
SINGAPORE 17 September 2025: Druk Asia, a Bhutan travel specialist, introduces “Bhutan Insider Experience with James Low”, a new series of small-group journeys with curated flexibility. Druk Asia has recruited retired hotelier James Low, who lived...

Man in Bhutan calls out fellow Indians for being 'too loud': 'Sometimes I’m ashamed'
A video shared by an Indian traveller in Bhutan has gone viral after he openly criticised fellow Indians for being “too loud” abroad. The clip, posted by Instagram user Stephen T, has sparked a discussion online, with many users agreeing with his...

Pakistan triumphs 4-0 over Bhutan in SAFF U17 Championship opener
Pakistan kicked off their SAFF U17 Championship 2025 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory against Bhutan in Sri Lanka. Muhammad Abdullah stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, opening the scoring in the 15th minute and doubling the lead in...

Bhutan’s visionary future: The Gelephu Mindfulness City Project as a beacon for a troubled world
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Over 300 Bhutanese cross Canadian-US border illegally
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How to watch Champions League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free games
Watch Champions League 2025/26 live streams as Paris Saint-Germain attempt to successfully defend the title they won courtesy of a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in last season’s final. The revamped Champions League proved to be a huge success last...

In the Music World, Gaza Becomes a Flashpoint for Artists
As the war in Gaza approaches its two-year mark, the debate over the conflict has taken center stage in the music world. More artists are waving Palestinian flags, chanting slogans or accusing Israel of genocide. Those who stay silent face growing...

A Nepali Community Media Outlet Is Using TikTok to Counter Disinformation
Image Credit: S. Pahkrin, CC BY 2.0 This article is the second in an NPQ series titled The New Asian Diaspora Media: Defending Democracy Locally and Globally. Co-produced with Kavitha Rajagopalan, who directs a program on community journalism at...
Weaving Dreams into Fashion
From struggle and self-learning, Chuni Dema stitches Bhutanese identity into modern designs TIL BDR GHALLEY | Thimphu In the slopes of Zhemgang, in the quiet village of Gomphu under Tong Gewog, a single mother once sat weaving sweaters to make...
Sorry women, there is gender inequality in Bhutan’s private sector
Report finds women form just 42% of Bhutan’s private sector workforce and earn 15.6% less than men TIL BDE GHALLEY Thimphu A analysis of Bhutan’s private sector workforce reveals that entrenched structural barriers continue to drive gender...

Bhutan’s Longchen Rabjampa sungbum goes global
The 31 volumes of Longchen Rabjampa’s sungbum (collected works), transcribed by 30 skilled Bhutanese calligraphers in Thimphu between 2020 and 2023, are being distributed to Dharma Centres across the world. symbolises Drukair the stay locked...

Pemagatshel tops in financial irregularities among dzongkhags
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) exposed major financial mismanagement, corruption, and irregularities in Pemagatshel Dzongkhag, making it the worst-performing dzongkhag among those reviewed. dzongkhag development Limited maintenance locked content...

Assam Jolted by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake; Tremors Felt in Bhutan, North Bengal
Assam, located in India's highest-risk earthquake zone, experiences frequent seismic activity. Social media documented the event, with users sharing experiences and expressing concern. Guwahati: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter...

Druk Support Network launched for Bhutanese in Australia
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Assam earthquake alert: Magnitude 5.9 tremors rattle Guwahati; reach Bhutan
A massive 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Assam's Guwahati on Sunday evening, sending shockwaves as far as Bhutan and northern parts of West Bengal. The earthquake took place at 4:41 PM, with the epicentre said to be in the Udalgiri district, at a...

Bhutan is facing a triple burden of malnutrition: Undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and rising obesity
Bhutan is facing a triple burden of malnutrition: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and rising overweight and obesity, that threatens the country’s human capital. According to a report published by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and UNICEF...

Bhutan to sell carbon credits to Singapore
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Earthquake hits Assam: Strong tremors jolt Guwahati, felt across Bhutan and North Bengal
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Assam at 4:41 PM on Sunday, with the epicentre located near Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district, sending powerful tremors across the Northeast. The quake shook Guwahati city, where residents rushed outdoors as...

Bhutan: Inside the world’s happiest country ruled by the 'Dragon Kings'
With mountaintop temples, sweeping valleys, and breathtaking landscapes, Bhutan is a kingdom like no other. Here’s what you can’t miss on your first visit to this Himalayan jewel. A Kingdom that Blends Tradition and Modernity From the wedding of...