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The reopening of the Khangma Chiwog Sub-Post a month ago in Pema Gatshel has brought immense relief to villagers. Last year, its temporary closure due to a shortage of health assistants made accessing healthcare difficult. Now, with services restored, the community is grateful to have healthcare close to their home again. Lungten, a resident from upper Khangma in Yurung Gewog,...

The construction of the Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases at Gidakom in Thimphu is on track as scheduled. The Health Minister and the Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited the site, yesterday. For now, more than 15 per cent of the construction work has been completed. Supported by the Government of Japan through JICA, the centre...

A pilot project to cultivate Pouzolzia sanguinea, a valuable non-wood forest product, has proven successful in Pema Gatshel’s Tokari village. This initiative aims to ensure the sustainability of Pouzolzia, which is heavily harvested for commercial purposes and faces potential decline. The pilot project was started last year. Sonam Jamtsho, a member of the Tokari Pouzolzia Sanguinea nursery group, is looking...

Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them, Londha, a centuries-old community archery festival at Bana Chiwog in Dagana's Laja Gewog honours the local deity, Bana Ap, while fostering unity and cultural preservation. Over three days, villagers gather for ritual offerings, spirited archery battles, and traditional dances, reinforcing...