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One key takeaway from the Earth Day is that the planet belongs to other living beings as much as it does to humans. As climate change affects the environment, the day is a wake-up call for individuals and communities to take urgent action to protect the natural world that we share with other living beings. Acknowledging that all life on...

The 20-bed Riserboo Hospital at Wamrong in Trashigang, has been facing a severe nurse shortage for nearly five months. Only five staff nurses are managing the ward, far below the health ministry’s standard of 15 to 19 nurses for such a facility. The shortage began after several staff left for further studies, and others were transferred. The situation worsens when...

It may seem impressive when a child can recite the alphabet or count to ten after hours of watching educational videos. But does it really translate to a healthy development? The health officials and psychiatrists say that excessive screen time can hinder mental and physical development, limiting a child's ability to engage in creative play, problem-solving, and meaningful social interaction....

In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Lauri Gewog, two artisans are breathing life into the fading tradition of stone carving. They have held onto this tradition for years, carrying forward their forefathers’ legacy as their main source of livelihood while keeping an ancient craft alive. The sound of a hammerstone striking chisel still echoes through Dungmanma village, a steady rhythm of tradition and...