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The government is working to secure funds to implement the Third Child Cash Incentive Programme. The initiative intends to provide Nu 10,000 per month to women for their third and subsequent children until the child attains three years. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said this during the Meet the Press session today. It is to encourage Bhutanese families to have more...

If you have some decent clothing piling in your closet that you no longer use, you can put it to good use by giving it to those in need. And you can do so by dropping them at Gola Gola Bhutan’s drop-off boxes placed in various districts across the country. This youth-led social network initiative has been working to address...

Orange, a cash crop in Maenchhuna village in Dagana’s Drujeygang Gewog, have been hit hard by the Chinese citrus fly, leading to reduced yields. However, orange growers have now joined forces to find ways to protect citrus from pests. The Maenchhuna Citrus Fruit Fly Management Group, recently formed, ensures that dropped fruits are collected and disposed of, offering hope for...

While a few Bhutanese films have graced prestigious platforms like the Oscars, many remain relatively unknown, even within Bhutan. To bridge this gap and foster an understanding of cinema, the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority, BICMA conducted a five-day Film Appreciation Workshop. The initiative was aimed to enhance participants’ grasp of filmmaking as an art form, providing insights into analysis,...