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The Supreme Court has upheld the High Court’s judgment and sentenced former Korphu Gup, Sangay Khandu for embezzling over Nu 620,000 from the Korphu Gewog Environmental Conservation Committee fund. He has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison with the option to pay a fine in lieu of imprisonment. The judgment was passed in November last year....

After a five-year hiatus, the Winter Camp for Highlanders has returned, bringing nearly 40 students from Lingzhi Middle Secondary School together for an unforgettable learning experience. Organised by JICA, the five-day programme that began today will explore ICT, science, health, nutrition, and more through interactive and hands-on activities designed to encourage growth and creativity. 15-year-old, Nima Yuden from Lingzhi has...

The Bhutan Power Corporation’s investigation of the Damchhu forest fire has found no evidence linking the fire to electrical malfunctions. The investigation confirmed that the fire was not caused by a transformer short circuit. According to the investigation, the power line tripping was due to the fire's proximity and not the cause of the blaze. According to BPC’s findings, the...

Shaoulee Food Products, a social enterprise based in Thimphu and founded in 2014, has played a pivotal role in uplifting farmers and rural communities. By offering a stable market and better prices for grains, Shaoulee not only boosts farmers' incomes but also empowers women, who make up the majority of its workforce. Currently, working with over 3500 farmers from across...