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Finding a job in Thimphu can be challenging, especially for people living with disabilities. However, a couple living with disabilities has turned these challenges into opportunities by running their own small restaurant. Determined to promote inclusivity and economic empowerment, they hope to inspire others facing similar struggles. Sonam Yangchen and Kinzang Jamtsho have been married for over two years. Sonam...

During today’s Meet the Press session, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chandra Bdr. Gurung said that a task force has been formed, which has drafted a proposal to implement the government’s “Rent to Own” programme. Under the flagship housing programme, the government announced as a part of its election campaign, salaried employees and low-income groups will be able to buy government...

With almost half of its construction completed, the Norbugang Industrial Park in Samtse is steadily taking shape. Key infrastructure, including roads, power supply, and water systems, is well underway. Meanwhile, seven out of nine ferro-silicon factories are making significant strides, with some gearing up for commissioning within this year. Over a year, the Norbugang Industrial Park in Samtse has evolved...

Researchers of the National Biodiversity Centre have identified a new orchid species, previously unknown to science. The species was found in two places, Rimchhu in Punakha, and Kamina in Wangdue Phodrang. According to the centre, this takes the number of orchid species found in Bhutan to 498. The newly-discovered orchid has been named Zeuxine drukyulensis, paying tribute to Bhutan, nicknamed...