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In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Raling Chiwog, farming is flourishing like never before. Villagers are rejoicing in a successful paddy harvest and cultivating a variety of winter vegetables. These have all been possible after the construction of the Omshari irrigation channel. Constructed in 2023, the channel has transformed agriculture in the area, ensuring a steady water supply and boosting farmers' livelihoods. Until...

The National Open Chess Championship 2025 brought together 24 participants from diverse backgrounds in the capital on Saturday. Players competed in six intense rounds, showcasing their strategic skills. The winners and runners-up were awarded trophies and certificates. The Bhutan Chess Federation organised the tournament using the Swiss system format, ensuring fair competition without early eliminations. Players competed in all six...

The Thimphu police have arrested two men aged between 30 and 50 in possession of fake U.S. dollars. Upon a tip-off, police arrested the two individuals last week and seized around USD 9,500 counterfeit. According to the police, the fake US currency is being supplied from the border areas. The police urge individuals, particularly business owners and those working in...

Bhutan’s unique approach to development, based on Buddhism and the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, continues to attract global attention. Scholars, researchers, and thought leaders are particularly interested in this principle. Today, 20 students from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the world’s top universities, are in the country to explore Buddhism, Meditation and GNH. The trip is being...