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The Sangshingzor Vegetable Group in Samdrup Jongkhar’s Phuentshogthang Gewog has increased its income through off-season vegetable farming. The group aims to expand production to supply vegetables to local schools and training centers.  However, a water shortage is impeding farmers from scaling up cultivation.  The 17-member group recently harvested around 5,000 kilograms of early potatoes cultivated on an acre of land. ...

The government underspent by more than Nu 6bn in its capital expenditure during the 2023-24 fiscal year, falling nearly 19 per cent short of its revised capital budget. A capital budget is the government's fund for long-term investments like infrastructure, schools, hospitals, roads, and development projects. According to the Annual Financial Statements released by the Ministry of Finance, the revised...

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM education took centre stage as students from across the country came together for the National Space Challenge 2025. The annual event, held as part of Bhutan Space Week, is aimed at inspiring the next generation of innovators. This year, two students from Jampeling Central School in Trashigang won the challenge. For this edition...

Starting this year, areca nut growers in Sarpang can easily export their produce to Assam. Till date, areca nut exports were only permitted through Phuentshogling and Samtse. The export via Gelephu to Assam was officially approved in September last year. Recently, officials from the Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives Office or RAMCO met with the exporters and importers. Officials briefed...