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The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority has seized and disposed of nearly 2,030 bottles of expired Samyang sauce from 50 shops across 10 districts. The shops were found selling the product with fraudulent, relabelled manufacturing and expiry dates. Since this was their first offence, the BFDA issued them a warning and did not impose a fine. They were caught during...

The people of Yebisa Chiwog in Punakha, once relying on chilli cultivation, are now adapting to the changing climate that has introduced new challenges. Experts say the warmer temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns could have allowed pests to thrive, significantly impacting chilli production. In response, farmers are shifting their focus to cucumber seedlings, which are less vulnerable to pests and...

The first-ever KidsMBA Programme in Bhutan saw 26 school children develop and present innovative business ideas. This was part of the closing session of the inaugural KidsMBA Bhutan Programme, which took place on Saturday in Thimphu. It is an international entrepreneurship programme for children that introduces them to business and entrepreneurship. His Royal Highness Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck graced the...

HIV-negative individuals whose intimate partners are HIV-positive can now avoid contracting the virus without having to use contraceptives such as condoms. The health ministry in collaboration with Save the Children has introduced an oral medication for HIV-negative individuals. In the first phase of the pilot programme, key populations including men having sex with men, sex workers, transgender individuals, and people...