The Snowman Race will begin on Thursday from Laya in Gasa. The runners who are currently in Laya are all prepared. 16 runners including seven Bhutanese runners are participating in the Snowman Race, which is one of the world toughest races. The Snowman Race Secretariat briefed on the various technical and medical aspects of the race to athletes.
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The Bhutanese men’s cricket team secured their second international win on home soil, defeating Indonesia by 56 runs in the Bhutan T20 International Quadrangular Series in Gelephu this afternoon. The victory placed Bhutan second in the league standings, behind Thailand, setting up a semi-final clash with the Maldives tomorrow afternoon. Our reporter Sherub Dorji sent in the match report from Gelephu.
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The Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law launched its Master of Laws or Master of Legal Studies in Climate Change and Environmental Law programme today in Thimphu. Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graced the event. Indian Nobel Peace Laureate, Kailash Satyarthi delivered a talk at the institution’s inaugural lecture series in honour of His Majesty The King and His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
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At the NDTV World Summit 2024 yesterday, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay emphasised key areas of partnership between Bhutan and India. Highlighting India’s pivotal role as a leading country in the Global South, the prime minister underscored Bhutan-India collaboration in renewable energy projects. The prime minister also highlighted Gelephu Mindfulness City and how its strategic location along the border will help both countries.
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Potato growers selling their harvest at the Phuentshogling auction yard are fetching better prices this year. Depending on the quality, farmers are getting up to 50 ngultrum for a kilogramme. The Food Corporation of Bhutan has auctioned only 6,000 metric tonnes of potatoes so far and sold it to India, generating more than Nu 152 M. By this time last year, FCB had auctioned over 10,500 metric tonnes of potatoes to generate the same amount.
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