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Have you ever imagined facing off in a chess match against a nun or monk? This became a reality at the daylong Youth Centre Chess Championship for beginners in Thimphu. Seven monks and two nuns from various youth centres across Bhutan competed alongside other young players. 16-year-old Tandin Tshewang is a monk at the Dechen Yangtsi Dratshang in Zhemgang. He...

There are numerous inquiries from car buyers following the government’s recent notification directing eleven car dealers to refund excess green tax charges to their customers. These dealerships, now responsible for processing the refunds, are encountering several complications caused by changes in vehicle ownership, outdated contact information, and alleged discrepancies in the amounts. While some have processed refunds, others are still...

Do you pick up a plastic wrapper when you see it on the ground, or do you walk past it? Many assume it's someone else's job, but that's not true. With rising waste generation and improper disposal, waste management has become a national concern. However, if everyone takes responsibility for their waste, the problem becomes manageable. That’s the mission of...

Land development projects are proving to be an effective solution to revive and mechanise farming, especially in remote places across the country. In Pema Gatshel, the project has helped farmers of Khar Gewog resume farming on their lands that had been left fallow for years due to sloppy terrain and a shortage of labourers. This is in Tsezor village, where...