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Nepal restricted to a draw by Bhutan in U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener
The Kathmandu Post
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Nepal and Bhutan played a 1-1 draw in their first game of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan, on Wednesday. The visitors raised the bars with a goal in just 38 seconds into the game. Senu...
Nepal set to face Bhutan in AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
OnlineKhabar
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August 6, 2025
Nepal will play against hosts Bhutan in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, which begins today in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Group A match between Nepal and Bhutan will kick off at 5:45 PM (Nepali time) at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu....
BIMSTEC traditional music festival showcases cultural traditions
Bangladesh Post
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New Delhi: BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) reached a significant cultural milestone with inauguration of its First Traditional Music Festival, titled 'Sapt-Sur' - referring to the seven...
U20 women set to kick off qualifying campaign
Gulf Daily News Online
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FOOTBALL – BAHRAIN’S under-20 women’s football national team kick off their campaign today in the qualifiers for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The Bahrainis are in Group G of qualifying along with Jordan, Northern Mariana Islands, and...
Nepal faces Bhutan in AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifier today
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: Nepal will begin its AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualification campaign today with a match against hosts Bhutan at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu. The Group A match kicks off at 5:45 PM local time. Nepal aims for a strong start, buoyed...
Bhutanese community mourns girl who died at Hersheypark during funeral
WNEP - Pennsylvania
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The chairman of the board of Harrisburg's Bhutanese community said Sophia Subedi's funeral was a testament to the community's "collective support." HARRISBURG, Pa. — "Gentle, vibrant, joyful." That's how a representative for the Harrisburg...
Young monks in Thimphu receive cricket training to build life skills
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 6, 2025
It is not always prayers and spiritual practices that instil discipline, leadership, and teamwork among monks and nuns. Sometimes, a little sport can go a long way, promoting not only physical well-being but also building life skills. In line with...
Nobel economists urge Bhutan to preserve tradition, rethink growth
Kuensel
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Bhutan’s unique development philosophy, which prioritises well-being, environmental protection, and cultural preservation, was a central topic for two of the world’s most influential development economists, Nobel Laureates Professor Abhijit...
Magical moonlight, Himalayan adventures and Celtic myths by various authors – children’s book reviews –
Wigan Today
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August 5, 2025
Join a lost boy on his daring escapades in the moonlit and mysterious streets of London, thrill at a girl’s epic adventures in the spectacular subterranean caves of Bhutan in the Himalayas, and marvel at enthralling stories, compelling gods and...
Bhutanese Luxury Hospitality Brand Pemako Hotels Announces Third Property in Paro
Hospitality Net
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July 31, 2025
Pemako Hotels, the first Bhutanese-owned and managed luxury hotel group is announcing expansion plans, with a third new property set to open in Paro in 2029. Pemako, which translates to "hidden lotus-shaped land", currently comprises of two...
Four teams, one goal: U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers begin today
The Kathmandu Post
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Talking to journalists at the team’s farewell last week on Wednesday, Nepal's U20 head coach Yam Prasad Gurung had expressed that his team would defeat Group A opponents Saudi Arabia and Bhutan while the only challenge would be two-time Asian Cup...
FAC Mokokchung & Bhutan's Sherubtse College ink MoU for academic collaboration
The Morung Express
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Dr I Wati Imchen, Principal, Fazl Ali College and Dr Benrithung, Associate. Professor, Dept of Political Science and Convenor, Research Development Cell, FAC along with faculty of Sherubtse College, Kanglung, Bhutan after the signing of the MoU at...
Nepal takes on hosts Bhutan today in AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
Khabarhub
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August 6, 2025
Nepali U20 women's team taking on Bhutan in the SAFF Championship. (File photo) KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to kick off its AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualification campaign today with a highly anticipated match against hosts Bhutan at the...
Bhutan loses 1-0 to Bangladesh despite good possession
Kuensel
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Despite maintaining significant ball possession, Bhutan’s senior national men’s football team lost 1-0 to Bangladesh in their first match of the FIFA Friendly at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu yesterday. their Chili goalkeeper a locked...
Religion in geopolitics
The Kathmandu Post
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Buddha never undertook a journey to preach his teachings in the Himalayas. Born in Nepal, he attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and first met his disciple in Sarnath, Varanasi, India. However, people didn’t appreciate his newfound enlightenment...
Bhutan returns to FISU World University Games after eight years
Kuensel
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Four college students under the Royal University of Bhutan are currently in Germany to participate in the prestigious 2025 Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Summer World University Games. —as Bhutan to realised locked content...
Bhutan National Archery Championship enforces strict rules to boost safety and fair play
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 30, 2025
The ongoing Bhutan National Archery Championship 2025 is being held with a renewed focus on safety, fair play and discipline. The organisers have introduced a comprehensive set of rules along with a card-based disciplinary system. The rules are...
Bhutan moves to standardise national sign language for inclusive communication
Kuensel
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In a major push towards inclusive education and accessibility, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), the Disabled People’s Organisation of Bhutan (DPOB), and the Wangsel Institute for the Deaf in Paro are collaborating to...
Bhutan strengthens HIV response amid rising cases and regional inequities
Kuensel
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Bhutan’s growing response to the HIV epidemic is taking shape against a shifting regional landscape, where progress and persistent vulnerabilities go hand in hand. women, heritage Jigmi of locked content dropped Bhutanese mistreatment.Bhutan men...
Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh to start maiden campaign against China; North Korea, Uzbekistan also in group
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh women's football team, who qualified for their AFC Asia Cup finals debut with aplomb earlier this month, have been drawn in Group B for the tournament to be held in Australia next year, alongside North Korea, China and Uzbekistan. The...