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Farmers from Thomgang and Akhochen chiwogs in Khebisa Gewog, Dagana, can look forward to a reliable irrigation water supply for the upcoming paddy transplantation season. This is because Dagana District Administration is renovating the Narikhachhu irrigation scheme. The previous system faced significant challenges, including leakages and disruptions caused by falling boulders, leading to acute water shortages.  Construction of a 57-cubic-meter...

The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar is 80 percent complete. It is on track for completion by July this year. The construction began in July 2022 and is set to be completed within the planned 36-month duration. India is funding the project worth about Nu 935 M. The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child...

Commuters travelling along the Samtse-Phuentsholing highway are calling on authorities to address pressing safety concerns. Poor visibility caused by fog is frequent, especially during the monsoon season and has made travelling along the newly blacktopped road increasingly dangerous. People say there is a need to install road markings, crash barriers, and traffic signs along the highway. Located at an altitude...

Beekeeping has emerged as a promising source of income for residents of Jangchhogling village in Samtse, with almost every household now engaged in the practice. Thanks to a training provided last year, villagers are embracing modern beekeeping techniques, leading to improved yields and livelihoods. Just a year ago, beekeeping was a little-known practice in Jangchhogling village. While a few households...