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In the highland communities such as Merak and Sakteng in Trashigang, where livelihoods rely heavily on livestock, the Sakteng Nyingje Jam Chong Tshogpa has become a lifeline. The centre has saved more than 1,500 calves from being culled, over the past six years, offering hope to herders and a future for the low-yielding cattle. These two types of calves are...

The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project generated nearly 27 M units of electricity since the commissioning of two of its six units on the 17th of last month until Sunday. This is equivalent to 27 megawatts which is being consumed within the country to meet domestic demand. The PHPA-II authority has sold the electricity to Bhutan Power Corporation. Once fully operational, PHPA-II...

While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young people have chosen to stay back in Pema Gatshel. Among them is a group of youth dedicated to making Dung and Jaling, which have long been a primary source of income for the local community. 20-year-old Dupden Wangdi is from...

At the passing out parade of Officer Cadets and Recruits of the Royal Bhutan Police, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay urged the armed personnel to continue further to improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation. Bhutan is ranked 21st in the 2024 Global Peace Index out of 163 countries. RBP’s passing out parade was held at Jigmeling Parade ground today. A...