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The frequent tussle between farmers selling vegetables in Paro town and municipal officials will now be a thing of the past. The newly built Tsongdue farmers’ market offers ample space and improved facilities, ensuring better accessibility for farmers and buyers. The market was inaugurated on Wednesday. No sooner did the inaugural procession conclude, than the farmers, on a priority basis,...

Amidst the growing popularity of mountain biking in the country, a group of women are taking it a step further. They are breaking barriers in the world of mountain biking by training to become certified mountain bike guides. Participants say it is empowering to pursue such a role in a largely male-dominated field. The group of four women are undergoing...

In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Samdrupchhoeling town continue to grapple with drinking water shortage as they await the completion of a much-needed water treatment plant. The treatment plant was supposed to be completed about two years ago, but the project remains unfinished even today. This has forced them to rely on a nearby stream, an unreliable solution, especially during the...

All cats and dogs in Sarpang are being sterilised as part of the effort to prevent any potential outbreak and transform the Gelephu Mindfulness City into a rabies-free zone. According to a survey conducted by the livestock office in September last year, Sarpang recorded around 1,800 pet dogs and 3,600 cats. In 2023, during the National Accelerated Dog Population Management...