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Her Majesty Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck graced the opening of the Annual International Conference of the Mid-Latitude Region Network in Paro. It is a global platform for policy research, discussions, and actions on climate change focussing on solutions for water, food, energy, and ecosystems. The OJEong Resilience Institute and Korea University, in partnership with the Tarayana Foundation is hosting...

As the vision for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) begins to take shape, Bhutanese living abroad, particularly in Australia, are showing interest in contributing to its development. Inspired by His Majesty’s recent visit to three Australian cities in October, many are exploring ways to invest and play a role in this ambitious project. While some have no clear idea of...

Residents of Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana are looking forward to the construction of a motorable bridge over Sunkosh River. If a bridge is constructed, it will connect the gewog with Tsirang-Wangdue Highway. They said the bridge would shorten their travel time significantly. Recently, a team of experts visited the site to assess feasibility.  Having a motorable bridge over the river...

Farmers of six gewogs in Dagana have become self-sufficient. Thanks to the support from the Food Security and Agriculture Productivity Project for the last five years. The project supplied farmers with tools, machinery, and materials to increase productivity and income. The five-year project in the district concludes this month. The sound of portable power tillers now fills the fields in...