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Seventeen years ago, people of Naro in Thimphu were all smiles when work on the gewog road began. But that excitement is now turning to frustration. Concerns are growing over the worsening condition of the road. The 26-kilometre stretch starts from the Tango-Cheri base. A part of the road has become nearly impassable during summer rains and winter snow. Residents...

Seven students of Tashithang Middle Secondary School in Samtse’s Tading Gewog have tested positive for Tuberculosis. Health authorities say the cases are under control, and all affected students are being monitored closely. Meanwhile, the district health team continues its screening programme across schools in Samtse. Tashithang Middle Secondary School in Samtse has reported seven confirmed cases of Tuberculosis in one...

To improve water access for the residents of the entire Paro district, three major water projects are ongoing under the Water Flagship Programme. Worth millions of ngultrum, these projects have brought renewed hope to communities facing long-standing water shortages. The Chokey Densa water supply project, worth Nu 110 M is nearly complete. The final water testing is being carried out....

The Agriculture Research and Development Centre in Wengkhar, Monggar, has found a new way to raise high-yielding grafted walnut saplings with a higher success rate. Walnut saplings raised using the new-found technology can bear fruits within three to four years. This is expected to reduce the import of walnut saplings, especially for the million-fruit-tree plantation project. Currently, the country imports...