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In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Samdrupchhoeling town continue to grapple with drinking water shortage as they await the completion of a much-needed water treatment plant. The treatment plant was supposed to be completed about two years ago, but the project remains unfinished even today. This has forced them to rely on a nearby stream, an unreliable solution, especially during the...

While most officer-goers in urban areas seek comfort and luxury when it comes to housing, life in remote areas paints a different picture. For officials working in Gakiling Gewog in Haa, the reality is far from ideal. Their office doubles as their residence due to lack of housing in the locality. The RNR office, consisting of four units, serves as...

With the Tshachu season at its peak, Gelephu Tshachu continues to draw people from far and wide. The tshachu normally sees the biggest crowds during the winter season with numbers sometimes exceeding one thousand. However, this season has seen a drop, with only about 500 visitors. According to the residents, the decline is likely due to the reopening of Gasa...

Amidst the growing popularity of mountain biking in the country, a group of women are taking it a step further. They are breaking barriers in the world of mountain biking by training to become certified mountain bike guides. Participants say it is empowering to pursue such a role in a largely male-dominated field. The group of four women are undergoing...