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Vegetable vendors in Gelephu are all smiles as the long-awaited market shed is finally complete after several delays. The new facility can accommodate over a hundred vendors. The vendors will move to the new shed by next week.  Laytshog Lopon Sangay Dorji and GMC Governor, Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, recently inaugurated the newly constructed vegetable market shed. The new market...

Smart agriculture technologies can make farming more attractive to out-of-school youths and farmers in rural areas while promoting resilience and sustainability in communities. To equip them with modern skills, a daylong training was held on 1st February at Chhudzom Gewog in Sarpang. The session introduced greenhouse and hydroponic farming to enhance productivity amid changing climates. The initiative aligns with Gelephu...

In a quiet corner of Samtse, a game of intellect and strategy is gradually taking root. A weeklong chess training, led by Bhutan’s first Women Candidate Master (WCM) Asha Huang Limboo, is introducing young minds to the sport. This is expected to nurture the critical thinking and decision-making skills of the participants along the way. In Samtse, a quiet transformation...

If you have ever bought or sold shares with the Royal Securities Exchange through a broker, you have probably noticed the one per cent commission fee that comes with every transaction. It is a small percentage, but for many, it raises a big question: why do brokers charge this fee? Brokers are the backbone of the Royal Stock Exchange of...