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Business owners in the country are facing an unexpected rise in their Business Income Tax (BIT) this year. Many are struggling to meet their tax obligations. Small and medium-sized businesses claimed the tax burden has increased suddenly, leaving them unprepared. However, the Department of Revenue and Customs explained that the spike is largely due to business owners using their Current...

For generations, farmers have preserved and passed down indigenous seeds, ensuring food security and resilience. However, these seeds are rapidly disappearing, replaced by hybrid varieties and changing farming practices. To promote a culture of seed-saving, a seed fair was organised for the first time in Samdrup Jongkhar. Farmers from eight gewogs from Samdrup Jongkhar showcased more than 100 seed varieties,...

Tenzin Yoedchenma Dorjee, a student of Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School in Thimphu, won the 17th Golden Youth Award 2025. She will receive a scholarship to continue her studies abroad. Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck and Royal Family members graced the closing ceremony yesterday. Their Royal Highnesses Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Princess Kesang Choden Wangchuck, and Prince Ugyen Jigme...

The education and skills development ministry plans to expand the Technical Training Institute Samthang in Wangdue Phodrang. It is to increase the employability of youth and transform the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in the country. The expansion project includes the construction of additional infrastructure. The new facilities will help ease the accommodation shortage, enabling the enrolment...