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After losing their orange orchards to citrus greening, farmers of Gagaling-Nimazor chiwog in Tsirang have found a new source of livelihood. The farmers there now produce jaggery for commercial purposes by growing sugarcane on a large scale.  Tsirang’s Gagaling-Nimazor chiwog was once renowned for being one of the largest producers of orange. However, like other orange growers across the country,...

For people living in Monggar and surrounding districts with less limited recreational facilities, the Rechanglu Nature-based Recreational Park was just what they needed. Located at Saling Gewog in Monggar, the park has quickly become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. On weekends and holidays, the park becomes a popular spot, bustling with people looking to unwind and enjoy...

To strengthen early detection of eye diseases, improve eye care management, and ensure timely referrals, health assistants of eastern districts are undergoing training. Nearly 200 health assistants are attending it, which is being conducted in batches. The health assistants are being trained in basic eye care skills including eye examinations, vision assessment, preventive measures, and the management of common eye...

Farmers of Zhisarthang in Sarpang’s Singye Gewog are finally breathing a sigh of relief as their farmlands are being fenced with chainlink. For years, they have struggled with wild animals damaging their crops, forcing many to leave their fields fallow. Farmers have been growing paddy, vegetables, and areca nuts but it has been a constant battle. Wild boars, rabbits, deer,...