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Vegetables are a key source of income for farmers. But in most places, farmers lack a proper market to sell their produce. Similarly, farmers residing near Nganglam town in Pema Gatshel have been selling their goods in open spaces. Now, with the completion of a newly constructed two-story building, they no longer have to endure the heat and dust to...

The Ministry of Finance is targeting July 2025 for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) though a final date has yet to be decided. The finance minister revealed this during the Meet the Press session. The GST was introduced as a reform to modernise and simplify Bhutan’s tax system, aiming to create a more streamlined process for...

Cassava is widely used in Bhutan for making flour. In some places, it is a staple food source. In the past, farmers only cultivated for personal consumption. However, some villages in Pema Gatshel are expanding cassava cultivation for flour production. They even sell it to piggery farms as feed. Goishing-Ridzommo Chiwog has embraced the shift, and cassava has become a...

Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra as the final day of the annual Phuentshogling Tshechu ended today. The highlight of the three-day festival was the new Guru Thongdrel, which drew an overwhelming number of spectators eager to receive blessings. The newly crafted Guru Thongdrel and vibrant mask dances and cultural performances marked the final day of...