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In the 13th Five-Year-Plan, the Indian government will support 30 various projects including infrastructure development, Dzong conservation, improvement of roads and bridges and human resource development through the Project-Tied Assistance projects. The implementation of these projects will cost over Nu 21bn. So far, more than Nu 2.1bn has already been disbursed. The highest budget has been allocated for the construction...

Starting this year, areca nut growers in Sarpang can easily export their produce to Assam. Till date, areca nut exports were only permitted through Phuentshogling and Samtse. The export via Gelephu to Assam was officially approved in September last year. Recently, officials from the Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives Office or RAMCO met with the exporters and importers. Officials briefed...

People in Monggar town are urging the fuel depot operator to use the newly established digital fuel dispensers to refuel their cars. Despite being set up nearly a year ago, they have remained unused. The fuel depot is instead continuing to rely on older, non-digital pumps. The new fuel dispensing units in Monggar town were installed almost a year ago,...

Finding a job in Thimphu can be challenging, especially for people living with disabilities. However, a couple living with disabilities has turned these challenges into opportunities by running their own small restaurant. Determined to promote inclusivity and economic empowerment, they hope to inspire others facing similar struggles. Sonam Yangchen and Kinzang Jamtsho have been married for over two years. Sonam...