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The cultivation of pineapples is steadily rising each year in Pema Gatshel. Traditionally, farmers have focused solely on selling the fruit in local markets and factories, making it a vital source of income for many in the region. However, an innovative graduate from Durungri is preparing to transform pineapple leaves into a valuable textile fibre. Durungri village, located in Dungmin...

In what seems like a repeat of past challenges, the export of betel nut via Samtse has come to an abrupt halt. The clearance certificate from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade expired last month, forcing exporters to divert their shipments once again. While prices have remained high, traders are starting to feel the pressure. The road to India via...

Thailand’s Immigration has introduced a new Digital Arrival Card system. It is now mandatory for all non-Thai nationals entering the country, whether by land, sea, or air, to comply with this system. It will be implemented from next month. Bhutanese travelers visiting Thailand for education, medical care, business, or leisure are now required to complete the Digital Arrival Card before...

Factory owners in Phuentshogling’s Damdara industrial area are calling for a deadline extension to relocate their factories to Dhamdum Industrial Park in Samtse. The Phuentshogling Thromde has set a relocation deadline for mid-next year. Worried about the time frame, business owners are planning to appeal to the prime minister. They are also asking for a freeze on the land lease...