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Every year, artisans from across the country submit their best work of art for the National Design and Art Competition. Nearly 90 artisans competed in this year’s edition, a slight increase from last year. The annual competition, held under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, intends to safeguard and promote the country’s unique cultural heritage through...

For generations, the people of Merak in Trashigang have relied heavily on firewood for cooking and keeping warm during the harsh winters. But since the village was electrified in late 2011, firewood consumption has seen a steady decline. Today, many households use electrical appliances and gas cylinders for their daily needs.  According to records maintained by the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary...

A new locally built smart system is set to change how traffic is tracked in Bhutan. Under the Safe City Project, the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) and the police have collaborated to develop the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. This is an Artificial Intelligence or AI-based system, which has the ability to detect vehicle number plates in real...

Farming is gradually turning out to be a lucrative venture for many farmers across the country, particularly for those willing to embrace change. This narrative is true for a middle-aged man from Trashigang’s Lumang Gewog who has been earning a substantial income since he started mixed farming around six years ago. 54-year-old Chedup from Riserboo in Lumang Gewog uses a...