https://www.dailybhutan.com/ Daily Bhutan RSS en-US dcb83b2d-2497-4fcd-929b-b25b20d37187 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/experience-a-day-in-thimphu-like-a-local Experience Thimphu like a local, from yoga at Buddha Point and scenic trails to Bhutanese culture, local food and a relaxed evening in town. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT c1f08e7b-a9cb-483c-a41d-368b1c0d53b7 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-school-named-zayed-sustainability-prize-finalist-for-smart-irrigation-project Motithang Higher Secondary School is a 2027 Zayed Sustainability Prize finalist for a student-led smart irrigation and reforestation project. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:52:00 GMT c135b3df-3bee-4b78-9aa9-d0d267799ffe https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-opens-first-dedicated-language-institute-for-monks Bhutan’s Central Monastic Body has opened a language institute teaching English and Chinese to monks through a two-year programme. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:34:00 GMT c923b66c-dc4c-4f03-ac2f-d6c0343ed175 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/all-you-need-to-know-about-alcohol-consumption-in-bhutan Discover alcohol in Bhutan, from ara and local beer to whisky and wine, plus current Tuesday sales rules, drinking laws and tourist allowances. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:57:00 GMT c3d17783-53e2-475d-8404-f78c6aa28f30 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-tests-new-defences-against-thorthormi-glacial-flood-risk Bhutan is testing siphon drainage and stronger warning systems at Thorthormi Lake as glacial flood risks threaten communities and hydropower. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:02:00 GMT 9915c48c-821d-4d4f-a208-641b9d125713 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-s-largest-gyalsung-cohort-completes-national-service-training Bhutan’s largest Gyalsung cohort has completed national service training, bringing the total number of trained Gyalsups across the country to 12,707. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT c32b0f16-f6a6-4fa3-9723-af5f9806f593 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-through-other-eyes-luiz-arten-s-journey-beyond-sight Visually impaired traveller Luiz Arten explores Bhutan while pursuing an extraordinary worldwide dream. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:25:00 GMT fece5183-5839-4103-88b8-62a3c8b090dc https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/three-bhutanese-athletes-reach-quarterfinals-at-aichi-nagoya-asian-games Kinley Tshering and Lam Dorji reach the Asian Games archery quarterfinals as Kinga Wangmo records a first for Bhutanese women’s boxing. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT b6a70851-4c82-4052-b9b0-fec2fee9c1b5 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-opens-new-animal-shelter-after-regional-rabies-milestone A new RSPCA Bhutan shelter in Thimphu expands animal care as the country works to sustain its elimination of dog-transmitted human rabies. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:56:00 GMT a456793e-908e-4afc-9e7d-59a454ddd860 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/phuentsholing-moves-from-transit-point-towards-tourism-destination Phuentsholing has launched a tourism brand, digital visitor services and new experiences aimed at encouraging travellers to stay longer. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT cd00b189-613a-47da-b9af-2b035ef2ff20 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-named-earthshot-prize-finalist-for-protecting-and-restoring-nature Bhutan has been named a 2026 Earthshot Prize finalist in the Protect & Restore Nature category, recognising its conservation record and plans to restore 50,000 hectares of degraded landscapes. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:14:00 GMT 8b3c1777-db1f-4efa-ad31-4cab058e5c43 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/a-historic-manor-in-lhuentse-finds-new-life-as-jigme-namgyal-museum The Jigme Namgyal Museum in Lhuentse preserves sacred spaces, historic artefacts and the legacy of Desi Jigme Namgyal in an restored 18th-century manor. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:59:00 GMT 77248c02-e812-4bf8-b9a2-c3afcab6576a https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-becomes-first-country-to-adopt-gross-ecosystem-product-nationally Bhutan has become the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product nationally, valuing its ecosystem services at approximately US$6.2 billion for 2024 and introducing a new measure alongside GDP and Gross National Happiness. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:28:00 GMT ab128cf7-e050-44d5-af4f-97c86609bcc6 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/thruebab-in-bhutan-why-blessed-rainy-day-is-about-water-not-rain Discover the meaning of Thruebab, Bhutan’s Blessed Rainy Day, and the beliefs and bathing traditions behind this September celebration. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT 2e8b56e8-820d-4aa9-9ade-359e9b9e4b75 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-and-malaysia-sign-first-olympic-cooperation-mou-at-asian-games Bhutan and Malaysia have signed their first National Olympic Committee cooperation agreement during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with an initial focus on badminton, archery, athlete development and technical exchange. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:40:00 GMT ea6a80d4-b5ed-4d35-a0fa-131d5c056a90 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/how-the-restoration-of-an-18th-century-temple-is-helping-preserve-nobgangs-heritage Bhutan's Royal Family attended the consecration of the restored Pelri Dorjidhen Tsulakhang in Nobgang, Punakha, as part of wider efforts to conserve the historic village and its distinctive cultural landscape. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:16:00 GMT bcfe0d3c-87bf-42fb-b50b-60f419b92a3c https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/international-magician-patrick-kun-performs-for-students-in-bhutan International magician Patrick Kun visited Nazhoen Pelri School in Bhutan, combining close-up illusion with lessons on focus, perseverance and dedicated practice. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT cf9e07bc-f576-447f-bf5a-f35921e4871e https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-and-india-mark-new-milestones-with-three-major-development-projects Bhutan and India marked new milestones in their partnership with projects in hydropower, healthcare and connectivity, alongside high-level engagements during Dr S. Jaishankar’s visit. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:52:00 GMT a185f810-8331-4bb3-b0c5-65e3a10d10d0 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutanese-artist-pem-lham-receives-2026-rubin-museum-himalayan-art-prize Bhutanese artist Pem Lham has received the 2026 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize, a USD 30,000 international award supporting contemporary Himalayan art, presented by Her Majesty Queen Jetsun at VAST Bhutan. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:02:00 GMT 45b561b1-8f7f-4acc-8ea1-020cce74b2db https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/child-safeguarding-gains-focus-in-gelephu-schools A school programme in Gelephu is strengthening awareness of child safety, sexual exploitation, harassment, reporting mechanisms and respectful behaviour. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:27:00 GMT