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Farmers of Nimazor village in Tsirang’s Rangthangling Gewog now grow ginger as their main source of livelihood. Most households in the village turned to large-scale ginger cultivation after citrus greening destroyed their orange orchard, which was once their primary source of income. Although a good alternative, marketing the rhizome is a challenge for the farmers. It is harvest season but...

From a smart security system to an automatic watering system with a soil moisture sensor to support farmers, Norbugang Central School in Samtse presented a range of creative solutions aimed at tackling real-life challenges. Around 20 innovative ideas were showcased during a recent STEM exhibition in the school. It was a day of innovation and imagination in Norbugang Central School,...

Several households of Orong Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar will not have to depend on imported rice soon. They will resume rice cultivation after more than a decade following the restoration of the long-awaited irrigation channel. With the restoration of the irrigation channel recently, the sound of ploughs scraping earth and water trickling through channels will return to about seven acres...

It’s a promise that’s been made not once, not twice, but three times by three different governments. Yet, the people are still waiting. The much-anticipated Mao River Bridge in Gelephu, a crucial link for the community, has remained just that, a promise. But now, there’s finally hope that things might be different. Digbhir Khati from Chhuzergang is on his way...