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Farmers of Nimazor village in Tsirang’s Rangthangling Gewog now grow ginger as their main source of livelihood. Most households in the village turned to large-scale ginger cultivation after citrus greening destroyed their orange orchard, which was once their primary source of income. Although a good alternative, marketing the rhizome is a challenge for the farmers. It is harvest season but...

A two-week neurosurgery camp is currently underway at the national referral hospital. Three doctors from Siriraj Hospital in Thailand along with a Bhutanese medical team, will perform 21 major surgeries that would otherwise require referrals abroad. The camp aims to reduce overseas referrals and foster skill exchange between Thai and Bhutanese doctors. The collaboration focuses on surgeries related to skull...

The Labour and Employment Act 2007, which has been in place for nearly two decades, mandates employers to compensate their employees for any workplace-related accidents. However, despite clear legal provisions, many employers remain unaware of the legal consequences of non-compliance. The Department of Labour received seven compensation-related complaints from employees last year. Workers' compensation refers to a system where employers are...

Amid growing loneliness and social isolation among the elderly, driven by changing family structures and rising migration, more than 200 senior citizens came together for a picnic at Tsaluna in Thimphu. The gathering offered a chance to reconnect, not only with each other but also with the younger generation. Over shared meals and laughter, they found joy in companionship and...