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New irrigation scheme promises better yields and livelihoods in Dagana

New irrigation scheme promises better yields and livelihoods in Dagana

Farmers of Thasa and Kompa chiwogs of Dagana’s Laja Gewog will finally have access to reliable irrigation water starting this year. The irrigation water scheme for the two chiwogs is nearing completion. This is expected to boost agricultural production, especially rice yield and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Farmers in Thasa Chiwog are currently busy threshing paddy grown mostly using rainwater and...

Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods

Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods

Bhutan loses acres of forest to fire every year, raising concerns about the impact on biodiversity, climate, and the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. The country witnessed an increasing number of forest fires for three consecutive years. According to the Department of Forests and Park Services, 99 per cent of forest fires are caused by human negligence. Despite countless fire prevention...

NCHM monitoring Lunana glacial lakes after Tibet earthquake triggers massive avalanche near Thanza village

NCHM monitoring Lunana glacial lakes after Tibet earthquake triggers massive avalanche near Thanza village

A day after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet's Shigatse region, with tremors felt across Bhutan, the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology reported a massive avalanche sweeping through the Bechung Glacier near Thanza village in Lunana Gewog. The earthquake's impact was strongest in Bhutan's Gasa district, which registered an intensity of magnitude four. No casualties have been reported in the...

Mindfulness winter camp in Gelephu promotes holistic health and well-being

Mindfulness winter camp in Gelephu promotes holistic health and well-being

In a bid to address the growing prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related health concerns while making the most of the winter holidays, the Jangsa Animal Saving Trust hosted a week-long Mindfulness Winter Camp in Gelephu. The transformative camp provided an immersive experience of holistic health, featuring yoga, meditation, nutrition, and mindful living as its core activities. The camp...

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