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For people living in Monggar and surrounding districts with less limited recreational facilities, the Rechanglu Nature-based Recreational Park was just what they needed. Located at Saling Gewog in Monggar, the park has quickly become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. On weekends and holidays, the park becomes a popular spot, bustling with people looking to unwind and enjoy...

As the country faces the rising threat of Non-Communicable Diseases or NCDs, the health ministry is now equipping religious leaders with the knowledge and skills to reduce preventable health risks. During the last two days, health coordinators from the Central Monastic Body and the Chhoedey Lhentshog across six eastern districts took part in an NCD prevention training in Samdrup Jongkhar....

Every year, about a hundred workers suffer injuries due to workplace accidents, and most of them go unreported. This is mainly due to lack of proper Occupational Health and Safety, OHS measures at many workplaces. In an effort to address this issue, the Department of Labour has launched a National Occupational Health and Safety Strategy 2025-2035, aiming to achieve 90...

The Outreach Microsurgical Eye Camp is restoring eyesight to hundreds of Bhutanese who have lost their vision due to cataracts. The camp is currently underway in Gelephu. Of the 200 patients registered, more than 120 underwent cataract surgery on the first day of the three-day camp yesterday. One of them is 84-year-old Dhan Maya Tamang. She lost her eyesight over...