Advertise with Googlier.com https://www.dailybhutan.com/ Daily Bhutan RSS en-US 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 2b85b3e3-c6f8-4dd9-aa21-e2c6ea05c40f https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/japan-supported-medical-equipment-strengthens-healthcare-in-eastern-bhutan Bhutan has deployed nearly USD 3 million worth of Japan-supported medical equipment across six eastern districts as Bhutan and Japan mark 40 years of diplomatic relations. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:18:00 GMT 3781f5f4-8448-4a84-9732-2501fca46b5c https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/a-song-for-the-snow-lion-connects-bhutanese-folklore-with-climate-change Bhutanese filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji and cellist Yo-Yo Ma explore disappearing Himalayan glaciers, folklore and climate awareness in A Song for the Snow Lion. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:54:00 GMT 2c40f8a9-18f1-4fe5-b7df-b1eb6681eb34 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-hosts-first-global-conscious-food-systems-summit-amid-rising-food-security-pressures The gathering in Paro brought together nearly 400 participants from more than 60 countries to examine how values, culture and inner development could complement policy, finance and technology in transforming food systems. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:49:00 GMT dbbed6ba-20b9-4dd8-a021-771697750d7f https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-s-first-international-school-opens-in-thimphu EtonHouse Bhutan International School has opened in Thimphu with nine students, with plans to expand enrolment, secondary classes and campus facilities in phases. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:37:00 GMT b572404d-6da1-45d1-886b-ae218a273f84 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/royal-family-joins-over-3-000-volunteers-in-seventh-gmc-programme More than 3,000 volunteers took part in the seventh Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteer programme, carrying out landscaping, cleaning, and environmental improvement works across GMC. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:06:28 GMT d2b9be69-f576-4e6e-b312-cfd1593e1971 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-king-meets-bangladesh-president-during-brief-dhaka-stopover King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir during a Dhaka stopover, discussing bilateral ties, trade, investment and Gelephu Mindfulness City. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:46:00 GMT 3a7932b8-4808-49f8-871e-79ad3d06f70a https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/sarpang-schools-shift-focus-from-exam-results-to-evidence-based-learning Sarpang’s 46th Dzongkhag Education Conference focused on evidence-based learning, school leadership, DIBELS, technology and student wellbeing. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:23:00 GMT 1e028727-1819-4e8c-933b-8ac5b10267cc https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/princess-sonam-dechan-wangchuck-s-visit-strengthens-bhutan-timor-leste-ties-in-dili Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck’s visit to Timor-Leste includes diplomatic engagements in Dili, a luncheon hosted by Acting Foreign Minister Jesuína Ferreira Gomes and participation in the Science for Development Summit 2026. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:35:00 GMT 1917f885-4e68-4973-8d23-d46f8c4e29f5 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/mice-bhutan-ceo-lizam-dorji-named-2026-pata-face-of-the-future MICE Bhutan CEO Lizam Dorji has been named the Grand Winner of the 2026 PATA Face of the Future Award, recognising her leadership and work in Bhutan’s tourism sector. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT adacd6b5-6eec-4ea7-bef4-4c8cfaf95774 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/princess-akiko-visits-bhutan-as-japan-and-bhutan-mark-40-years-of-diplomatic-relations Princess Akiko of Mikasa visits Bhutan as Bhutan and Japan celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting decades of royal exchanges, Japanese development cooperation and growing cultural ties. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:18:00 GMT 03ba4724-5fad-4d4f-9c3a-a7390b80f071 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/royal-family-visited-exhibition-honouring-fourth-kings-legacy Bhutan’s Royal Family visited the Royal Textile Academy in Thimphu to view a special exhibition honouring the Fourth King's legacy and the Thagzo exhibition on Bhutanese textile traditions. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT a5bcd9e2-c941-4ea5-9382-a5d8041a4f0b https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/ani-pema-deki-honoured-with-british-citizen-award-for-supporting-children-in-bhutan British Buddhist nun Ani Pema Deki, also known as Emma Slade, received a British Citizen Award for her decade of work supporting children with different abilities in Bhutan. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:38:00 GMT a7cd42de-d6d6-4363-a311-17d09dbbf0f8 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/tsirang-builds-economic-hub-to-support-farmers-recreation-and-tourism Residents and visitors in Tsirang will soon have a dedicated space in Damphu town to buy locally grown organic produce, relax and spend time with family and friends. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT 83276c64-2a3a-4509-acc1-a3a9e39e7441 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-2026-h1-tourism-update-strong-growth-new-air-links-and-hotel-openings Bhutan welcomed 149,141 visitors in H1 2026, up 48.14 percent year on year, as Drukair expanded regional services and new hotels opened in Paro and Gangtey. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:41:00 GMT 7f89d1d5-38fd-48a3-a752-c2571a501e72 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-to-host-inaugural-asia-visionary-summit-in-2026 Bhutan will host the inaugural Asia Visionary Summit from 6 to 8 November 2026 under the patronage of His Majesty The King, bringing together fewer than 500 global leaders to discuss innovation, sustainability and the future of Gelephu Mindfulness City. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:17:00 GMT a2fcfd25-2af4-430e-abfb-089605cd773f https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bjoka-khoche-discover-one-of-bhutans-oldest-noble-mansions Step inside Bjoka Khoche, an 18th-century noble mansion in Zhemgang, Bhutan. Learn about its fascinating history, traditional architecture, and the bamboo artisans who keep local traditions alive. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:26:00 GMT