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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...
Mixed progress for Bhutan in 2025 SDG Review, challenges persist
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 4, 2025
Bhutan’s third Voluntary National Review 2025 paints a mixed picture of the country’s development journey, significant gains in poverty reduction, health, and climate action, but persistent challenges in employment, gender equality, and financing....
Education ministry launches Education Technology Framework
Kuensel
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, yesterday launched a new Education Technology Framework (ETF) designed to transform digital learning nationwide. not dance ETF, the...
EAM inaugurates first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, hails cultural unity among member nations
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 4, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, calling it a celebration of shared heritage and a powerful display of cultural unity among the...
Bhutan’s 2024 food safety surveillance reveals persistent risks
Kuensel
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Foodborne illnesses continue to pose a serious public health threat in Bhutan, reflecting a global challenge that affects 600 million people and claims 420,000 lives annually, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). of Buddhism...
Bhutan’s vision takes center stage at ESG meets Blockchain Summit
Kuensel
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In an increasingly interconnected world grappling with challenges of sustainability and technological evolution, Bhutan recently carved out a significant space for its unique development philosophy at the Environmental, Social, and Governance...
World News | EAM Inaugurates First BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, Hails Cultural Unity Among Member Nations
Latestly
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August 4, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, calling it a celebration of shared heritage and a powerful display of cultural unity among the...
Bhutan’s first specialised institution for students in recovery from substance use disorder launched in Trashigang
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 29, 2025
The Yonphula Specialised Rehabilitation School in Trashigang’s Kanglung Gewog, has been officially soft-launched yesterday under its new name, Yarabling Higher Secondary School. It is the first school of its kind in the country, dedicated to...
In Pictures: Kiran Rao And Son Azad Soak In Bhutan’s Green Charm
Times Now
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August 3, 2025
In Pictures: Kiran Rao And Son Azad Soak In Bhutan’s Green Charm When in need of a quiet escape, trust Kiran Rao to pick just the right spot. The filmmaker recently gave Mumbai's chaos a miss for Bhutan’s breathtaking green hills, and from the...
Buddha in a Teacup: Notes from a Non-Capitalist Life in Bhutan
Buddhistdoor Global
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Images courtesy of the author The Buddha, forests, and the art of having less I moved to Bhutan in 1997. When people come here from outside, many ask me what I miss from the US. I always make up something like “salmon from Costco,” or “tailgating...
Climate crisis clouds Bhutan’s tiger conservation plan
Tehelka
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August 4, 2025
Similar to India’s situation, tigers are increasingly at the centre of human-wildlife conflict due to the loss of habitats and a dwindling natural prey base in Bhutan. Both these issues could be attributed to a changing climate. A report by...
Strangers On The Road: 3 Women Share How Travel Brought Them The Best Friendships (And Even Love) Of Their Lives
Times Now
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August 2, 2025
Strangers On The Road: 3 Women Share How Travel Brought Them The Best Friendships (And Even Love) Of Their Lives There’s something about travel that opens us up to the world, to new experiences, and more often than not, to people we never imagined...
Bhutan’s Rising Boxers Gear Up for Asian U19 & U22 Championships in Bangkok
The Bhutanese
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July 26, 2025
Bhutan’s boxing aspirations are beginning to take shape on the Asian sporting stage, as the Bhutan Boxing Federation (BBF) prepares to send a team of young and promising athletes to compete in the prestigious Asian Boxing U19 & U22 Championships...