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In Phuentshogling, the monks of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra are not just learning about the risks of the digital world but also experiencing a life-changing transformation. With IT classes recently introduced as part of the lesson, the monks are acquiring digital skills to navigate technology. 32-year-old Leki Tshewang, a monk of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra completed his studies at the...

With the increasing number of new admissions at Khasadrapchu Middle Secondary School in Thimphu, the Maedwang Gup and the school authority are requesting the upgradation of the school and provision of lunch for students. They said many students come from far-flung areas and often attend classes without having proper meals. The issue was raised during the recent Thimphu Dzongkhag Tshogdu....

In Samtse, a new toilet facility at Gomtu Higher Secondary School is already making a difference for over 220 primary students. The 12-unit toilet block for classes PP to III was inaugurated and officially handed over to the school recently, a much-needed development to improve hygiene and safety. What was once a daily challenge for the younger students at Gomtu...

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...