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In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Raling Chiwog, farming is flourishing like never before. Villagers are rejoicing in a successful paddy harvest and cultivating a variety of winter vegetables. These have all been possible after the construction of the Omshari irrigation channel. Constructed in 2023, the channel has transformed agriculture in the area, ensuring a steady water supply and boosting farmers' livelihoods. Until...

Yonphula Domestic Airport in Kanglung, Trashigang has significantly eased travel for many passengers. However, poor weather conditions, particularly during peak monsoon, have led to flight inconsistency, leaving travellers frustrated. Strong winds and dense fog are the main causes of frequent flight schedule disruptions. Dense fog from various directions covers the airport as passengers anxiously wait for the weather to improve....

In the last ten years, over 700 cases of chorten and lhakhang vandalism have been reported. The Royal Bhutan Police said remote locations, poor reporting, high unemployment, and weak antique management are key challenges. To strengthen security, a new committee led by the Home Secretary under the Ministry of Home Affairs will be formed, including the Royal Bhutan Police, Department...

For years, residents of Tsirang Toed Gewog in Tsirang have struggled with a drinking water shortage. The growing number of settlements and the gewog’s remote location of the gewogs have aggravated the issue. However, with the new drinking water project now nearly halfway complete, hope is rising for a more reliable water supply. The new drinking water source is being...