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Sheytemi in Merak Gewog is set to come alive with vibrant colours as Trashigang hosts the first-ever Rhododendron Week. As visitors explore blooming rhododendrons against the backdrop of majestic mountains, the festival promises to showcase the region’s rich biodiversity while uplifting local businesses and communities. Nestled in the picturesque Sheytemi valley, known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse flora, the...

Denchi Town in Pema Gatshel is currently without a school, with children from the town and surrounding areas having to walk to nearby schools. It has become a significant challenge to both parents and children. The issue was raised during the Dzongkhag Tshogdu on Friday, where the district council proposed to establish an Extended Classroom Facility up to class III....

Clothing and handicraft vendors operating their businesses near the Centenary Farmers’ Market in Thimphu are struggling with dwindling customers due to the ongoing Kuendelling Bazam renovation. While Thimphu Thromde has set a 15-month deadline for the bridge’s completion, shopkeepers said they were not adequately informed about the project’s impact and relocation plans. The bridge reconstruction will cost Nu 33 M....

As a youth reporter, Meera Regmi from Khangkhu Middle Secondary School in Paro will be attending the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. For that spot, more than 200 students from four schools participated in the competition. Meera Regmi, a Class 10 student, was selected at the OCA-OS Regional Forum 2025 in Thimphu yesterday after competing against seven finalists. The selection...