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Residents of Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana are looking forward to the construction of a motorable bridge over Sunkosh River. If a bridge is constructed, it will connect the gewog with Tsirang-Wangdue Highway. They said the bridge would shorten their travel time significantly. Recently, a team of experts visited the site to assess feasibility.  Having a motorable bridge over the river...

Her Majesty Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck graced the opening of the Annual International Conference of the Mid-Latitude Region Network in Paro. It is a global platform for policy research, discussions, and actions on climate change focussing on solutions for water, food, energy, and ecosystems. The OJEong Resilience Institute and Korea University, in partnership with the Tarayana Foundation is hosting...

The Royal Audit Authority's latest annual report reveals persistent quality issues in public construction, with 139 cases of poor work recorded during the 2023-2024 financial year. Despite follow-ups, only 91 of these cases were resolved, spanning 62 projects. The report urges the government and agencies to enforce stricter measures to curb substandard practices and safeguard public investments. According to the...

A decade ago, the people of Khangma Chiwog in Pema Gatshel’s Yurung Gewog began growing cardamom to boost their income and improve their livelihood. While the crop helped them make money, it didn’t meet their expectations. However, cardamom prices have doubled this year, bringing farmers significant financial relief. The residents of Khangma Chiwog began cultivating cardamom about ten years ago...