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Starting this year, areca nut growers in Sarpang can easily export their produce to Assam. Till date, areca nut exports were only permitted through Phuentshogling and Samtse. The export via Gelephu to Assam was officially approved in September last year. Recently, officials from the Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives Office or RAMCO met with the exporters and importers. Officials briefed...

Samtse district has received Nu 299.4 M under Phase 1 of the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP), previously known as the  Small Development Project.  The government approved the budget recently. The fund will be used for various projects, including farm road improvement, water supply enhancement and the development of market facilities, according to the district administration. The district’s annual...

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM education took centre stage as students from across the country came together for the National Space Challenge 2025. The annual event, held as part of Bhutan Space Week, is aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators. This year, two students from Jampeling Central School in Trashigang won the challenge. For this edition...

Bhutan is taking the lead in strengthening cultural cooperation amongst the BIMSTEC region with the establishment of the BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Office (BCIO) in Thimphu. The office will serve as a hub for promoting cultural industries, reducing poverty, strengthening regional development, and preserving the region’s rich cultural heritage. With this, the country fulfils the commitment made at the Paro Initiative...