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For the residents of Bjobisa village in Thimphu's Jimina Chiwog, the struggle for water has become a daily battle. A water project was expected to solve it, but despite efforts from the central and the local governments, it failed to deliver. After spending millions on the project, the water could not reach the village, leaving residents frustrated and desperate. The...

If you have ever bought or sold shares with the Royal Securities Exchange through a broker, you have probably noticed the one per cent commission fee that comes with every transaction. It is a small percentage, but for many, it raises a big question: why do brokers charge this fee? Brokers are the backbone of the Royal Stock Exchange of...

With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data charges. The government is still working towards lowering data charges by half of the current rate or equivalent to the rates in India. This was one of the pledges made by the government during its election campaign. A sub-committee under...

In a quiet corner of Samtse, a game of intellect and strategy is gradually taking root. A weeklong chess training, led by Bhutan’s first Women Candidate Master (WCM) Asha Huang Limboo, is introducing young minds to the sport. This is expected to nurture the critical thinking and decision-making skills of the participants along the way. In Samtse, a quiet transformation...