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Residents in the upper parts of Trashigang face a challenge when refuelling their vehicles, as there are no fuel stations in the region. People in Merak, Sakteng, Phongmey, Radhi, Shongphu, and Bidung Gewogs have to drive for hours to the nearest station in Pam which is quite inconvenient. Residents are hoping relevant officials will address this issue soon. The closest...

The people of Pasaphu-Peydung Chiwog in Trashigang’s Kangpar Gewog have been weaving bamboo products for their livelihood for decades. While traditional processing methods and raw material shortages have posed challenges, the installation of bamboo processing machines earlier this year has significantly benefitted the people. The people are now requesting an additional machine to process smaller bamboo strips needed for weaving...

Cardamom has become a key source of income for farmers of Samdrup Jongkhar’s Tshotshalu village. Farmers can sell cardamom for as high as 1,700 ngultrum per kilogramme this year, a significant increase compared to last year’s price of around 500 ngultrum.  The price rise is providing a boost to farmer’s livelihoods. 75-year-old Ngawang Gyetshen has cultivated cardamom on more than...

The government has not suspended its efforts to join the World Trade Organization, WTO but is moving forward cautiously. This was shared by the industry, commerce and employment minister during Friday's Meet the Press session. The country has resumed works to finalise its accession to the WTO last year after a 15-year hiatus. Bhutan has been in the process of...