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To address the challenges of market access faced by farmers in Pema Gatshel, the local government has initiated efforts to connect farmers with customers beyond their local communities. One such initiative, a new three-unit vegetable shed at Bainangzor Tri-Junction along the Khothakpa-Tshelingor Highway, was recently handed over to farmers in Shumar Gewog. The facility, built last month now hosts three...

The residents of Tading Gewog in Samtse are struggling to manage waste due to the lack of waste collection services. With no better option, many have resorted to burning waste, raising environmental and health concerns in the community. Without waste collection services, the waste management challenge continues to grow with over 5,000 residents in the gewog. “When we burn waste,...

With Thimphu all set to groove to Ed Sheeran’s chart-topping hits in just about eight days the city’s authorities are taking steps to ensure the music is the only jam in town. To avoid traffic congestion in the capital, free bus services will be provided to all residents and visitors on the day of the highly anticipated concert. Up to...

In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Samdrupchhoeling town continue to grapple with drinking water shortage as they await the completion of a much-needed water treatment plant. The treatment plant was supposed to be completed about two years ago, but the project remains unfinished even today. This has forced them to rely on a nearby stream, an unreliable solution, especially during the...