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Kidney bean is becoming one of the most favoured cash crops among Bhutanese farmers. Last year, the country produced more than 350 metric tonnes of kidney beans or rajma beans. Known for its easy cultivation, most villagers in the east are cultivating the crop. In Samdrup Jongkhar, a growing number of farmers in Gomdar Gewog are cultivating kidney beans as...

Studies show that social isolation, lack of structured routines, and health problems reduce physical activity post-retirement. Days get mundane. To provide an escape from the usual routine and a chance to engage in physical activity, a youth entrepreneur organized an archery competition for senior citizens over 50 in Gelephu. Damchoe, at 74, was the oldest participant in the tournament. For...

The National Teaching Service, a dedicated framework to professionalise and improve teachers will be rolled out by next year. During the Meet the Press session on Friday, Education and Skills Development Minister Yeezang De Thapa said the framework will help curb teacher shortage and create pathways for contract teachers. The minister said the ministry along with the Royal Civil Service...

Bitdeer, a Singapore-based blockchain and high-performance computing company, said that its 500-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Jigmeling, Sarpang, will be fully operational by mid-to-late next year. The company, listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, operates data centres in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. Bitdeer and Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) entered into a strategic partnership last year to establish...