BBSCL

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority recommends that the government introduce standard Terms and Conditions for all private educational institutions. This is to safeguard consumer rights, especially families of students enrolled in private educational institutions. According to the authority, there is a prevalence of inconsistent and vague terms and conditions surrounding refund practices, cancellation policies, and the lack of adequate...

For generations, the people of Merak in Trashigang have relied heavily on firewood for cooking and keeping warm during the harsh winters. But since the village was electrified in late 2011, firewood consumption has seen a steady decline. Today, many households use electrical appliances and gas cylinders for their daily needs.  According to records maintained by the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary...

A long-standing issue of connectivity facing the residents of Sukraty in Samtse is finally being addressed. A 5.5-meter-wide multi-cell box culvert, set to serve as a permanent concrete bridge, is under construction over the Sukraty River, bringing much-needed hope to villagers who are often cut off during the monsoon season. The Sukraty River may look harmless now. But during monsoon,...

It’s a season of abundance for the chilli growers of Shompangkha Gewog in Sarpang. The Norbugang commercial vegetable farmers’ group is seeing an increased production compared to last year. The group recently dispatched 1800 kilogrammes of chilli to Bhutan Agro Industries Limited in Lingmethang, Monggar. The farmer’s group, consisting of 13 members, is reaping the reward of their hard work...