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Making hay while the sun shines, shopkeepers in Gelephu are cashing in on the sweltering heat. With devotees arriving from across the country for the religious ceremony, the overcrowded tents have made umbrellas a must-have. As temperatures soar, the demand for umbrellas is growing, and shopkeepers are seizing the opportunity to meet the demand. Thousands are attending the ceremony, which...

The National Assembly will hold two public hearings in the coming months, on the Economic Stimulus Programme and the Public Service Delivery. The Economic and Finance Committee aims to update the public on ESP progress, challenges, and its impact on economic recovery. Meanwhile, the Good Governance Committee will assess service gaps and explore ways to enhance efficiency in local governance....

For a child to develop holistically, it is essential for parents to interact with their child, according to experts. With this in mind, the Care for Child Development, or C4CD plus project was initiated in 2019 and has trained over 24,000 parents on playful interaction with their children. Since the initiative has proven effective in promoting positive child development, the...

High capital costs, a small market, and limited growth opportunities have slowed the development of Over-the-Top or OTT platforms in the country. To address these challenges, the country’s three licensed OTT platforms, Samuh, Shangreela, and Songyala, are merging into one under the brand name ‘Samuh+Shangreela”. The founders and CEOs of the three platforms signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise...