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To empower individuals and communities to create impactful solutions for a better future, Bhutan Youth Development Fund’s Innovate Bhutan Centre has launched the globally recognised KidsMBA entrepreneurship programme. The initiative has a special reward: two winning teams will receive business incubation support from Innovate Bhutan. His Royal Highness Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck officially launched the programme today. The KidsMBA programme...

Good road connectivity is a boon for farmers, but the lack of it can be detrimental. This is the situation facing the people of Jangwakha-Sewla in Punakha. Over a decade and a half ago, a farm road was cleared bringing benefits to the farmers in the Chiwog. Many took up commercial vegetable farming, with some even expanding their businesses. Today,...

The newly constructed Tsatsti Guram processing unit is helping the farmers of Nanong Gewog in Pema Gatshel, improve the production of Jaggery or Tsatsi Guram. With the new facility, farmers are not only able to maintain the quality of their product but also meet the market demand, ensuring a stable income. It is the season for Jaggery production in Nanong...

Sonam Norbu who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter concerning the death of 24-year-old Namgay Dolkar has appealed against the Thimphu District Court’s judgment passed last month. The appeal was made to the district court last week. The court found Sonam Norbu guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced him to nearly 15 years in prison. The appeal was made on the...