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The government will collaborate with the RMA and other stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability and reduce fraud risks in the financial sector. Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said this while responding to questions during the National Council’s question hour session today. Monggar MP Tshering Wangchen questioned the minister on accountability in financial institutions, measures to strengthen monitoring systems, strategies to...

Two years after its establishment, the organic agriculture hub in Tsirang’s Mendrelgang Gewog is thriving well. Using locally available raw materials, it produces eight different types of organic manures, which are supplied within Tsirang and to nearby districts. The Tsirang District Administration inaugurated the organic agriculture hub in December 2022 as part of the national day build-up programme. The organic...

The grand finale of the Druk Ghi Nyagoe Dendur, Bhutan’s strongman competition, is ready to kick off. After an intense semi-final round held today in Thimphu, the top five finalists have been selected. They are from Trongsa, Punakha, Bumthang, Sarpang and Dagana. The grand finale will take place on Tuesday during the 117th National Day celebrations. The finalists for the...

Residents of Bjimithang Chiwog in Punakha's Dzomi Gewog, are increasingly worried as they are unable to cultivate crops in winter due to unreliable irrigation water supply. Despite receiving seeds from the government, people say the erratic water supply might delay their work, leaving fields uncultivated during winter. The villagers had planned to use the paddy fields this winter to cultivate...