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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...

The discontinuation of Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan’s Drukyul Life Insurance Plan, launched in September 2023 has left thousands of policyholders frustrated over the lack of communication and transparency. The scheme was suspended as of April 25, last year. It is a one-year term renewable life insurance plan, similar to Rural Life Insurance but with a few key differences. RICB...

Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma, residing in Paro, is a triumph at it. So, how does she do it? A lot of hard work, consistency, discipline, and perseverance. Besides, she has something extraordinary that keeps her going the extra mile. A piece of advice from...

Two junior Bhutanese tennis players gearing up for the 2025 pre-qualifying tournament for the Junior Davis Cup under-16 in Malaysia. With 27 countries set to compete, these players are undergoing intensive training at the Bhutan Tennis Federation’s court in Changlingmithang. The weeklong tournament will begin from the 8th of next month. Khedrup Norbu Jurmi and Tshering Dorji, both 15, players...