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If you are planning to visit the Gelephu hot spring in Sarpang, be prepared to confront the area’s erratic mobile network. Residents of the hot spring area and visitors claim that the poor B-mobile network service in the area is affecting both communication and business. Visitors who are using the B-mobile service say they are unable to communicate with their...

After a five-year hiatus, the Winter Camp for Highlanders has returned, bringing nearly 40 students from Lingzhi Middle Secondary School together for an unforgettable learning experience. Organised by JICA, the five-day programme that began today will explore ICT, science, health, nutrition, and more through interactive and hands-on activities designed to encourage growth and creativity. 15-year-old, Nima Yuden from Lingzhi has...

The Department of Forests and Park Services imposed fines exceeding Nu 700,000 on 38 individuals and institutions responsible for setting forest fires from 2021 to 2023.  However, this figure is deemed very low given the large number of forest fire incidents reported during the period in the country. The three-year period saw 169 reported forest fires.   The Department of...

Prolonged stress during childhood can have life-long consequences on a person's health and well-being. According to the World Health Organisation, it can disrupt early brain development and weaken the immune and nervous systems. To understand and address the social and mental health challenges caused by childhood issues, about 30 individuals participated in a four-day training in the capital. The four-day...