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Daw Dangpai Losar or the Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated by communities in the west, central and even eastern parts of the country. The festival is, however, gaining popularity among the Lhotsham communities in the south. The Lhotsham community in Tsirang first celebrated the Dawa Dangpai Losar as a major gathering. This year, an overwhelming number of people gathered...

The reverse vending machines in Gelephu Thromde, installed to promote better waste management practices, seem to be a success. The mechanisms give you money in return for used bottles deposited in the machines. Since its launch in December of last year, more than Nu 1 M has been paid out so far. The four vending machines installed at various key...

Cardamom cultivation is gradually gaining momentum in Pema Gatshel's Khar Gewog, with Labar village being one of the key areas where every household cultivates this cash crop. The shift towards mass cultivation began after receiving support from the UNDP in 2021. Since then, the crops have started to fruit, contributing to an increase in income and improving the livelihoods of...

Tsirang is known for its abundant agricultural production. However, like in other districts, farmers in Tsirang also struggle with wildlife attacks on crops and vegetables. But thanks to a new chain-link fencing project, farmers of three Chiwogs of Tsholingkhar Toed, Tsholingkhar Maed, and part of Gomsum will no longer have to worry about losing their farm produce to wild animals....