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Vegetable vendors in Gelephu are all smiles as the long-awaited market shed is finally complete after several delays. The new facility can accommodate over a hundred vendors. The vendors will move to the new shed by next week.  Laytshog Lopon Sangay Dorji and GMC Governor, Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, recently inaugurated the newly constructed vegetable market shed. The new market...

Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma, residing in Paro, is a triumph at it. So, how does she do it? A lot of hard work, consistency, discipline, and perseverance. Besides, she has something extraordinary that keeps her going the extra mile. A piece of advice from...

Darla Higher Secondary School in Chhukha is finally set to overcome its long-standing water shortage issue. The school has been struggling with severe water shortages, making life difficult for its boarding students. With the number of students increasing each year, the demand for water has only intensified. The school management says the old water source was unreliable. However, a new...

Haa has achieved a major milestone in tourism, exceeding its 2024 target by almost 70 per cent. 8,471 tourists visited the district last year, surpassing its initial goal of 5,000. Moving forward, the district, listed among BBC Travel’s best 25 destinations for 2025, plans to attract 10,000 tourists this year. Officials say this goal is optimistic and achievable, given the...