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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...

Most schools in the country have offered feeding programmes for years, earning praise from parents and students. However, town-based schools have been excluded. Pema Gatshel Middle Secondary School was previously ineligible, as it was considered to be in a town area. However, after the district administration and town relocated to Denchi two years ago, the school is no longer in...

After a four-year hiatus, National Startup Weekend began in Thimphu yesterday. It focuses on collaboration and development in emerging technologies for aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs. The theme for the second edition of the event is, “Cultivating Conscious Innovation: Merging Emerging Technologies with Mindful Development Practices.” The four-day event started with the Startup Community Bootcamp to strengthen Bhutan’s innovation and entrepreneurship...

Artificial intelligence is a fast-growing field with the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. AI is offering innovative ways to address problems that once seemed impossible to tackle. At the four-day National Startup Weekend which ended on Saturday, three top teams won Nu 500,000 each for their AI-driven solutions to improve productivity across various sectors. The event...