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As the country embraces digital payments, the financial sector is evolving gradually. According to the Central Bank’s quarterly payment system report, the last quarter of last year saw a sharp rise in QR code transactions, while traditional banking methods continued to decline. According to the report, QR code transactions surged by almost 22 per cent, reaching nearly 33 million transactions...

People living along the old highway between Chhuzom and Damchu-Haa bypass junction in Paro’s Dokar Gewog are delighted with the ongoing road widening project. Initiated by Project DANTAK in June last year, the widening work along the old highway is expected to be completed by early 2027. As the development progresses smoothly, locals remain hopeful of improved livelihoods and better...

In Phuentshogling, for the first time in their lives, a group of people living with disabilities and women in difficult circumstances are stepping into a world of opportunity. Through a special support programme made possible by RENEW, Phuentsholing Thromde and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, they are beginning their paid internships. 25-year-old Tandin Tshedup Dorji, who is both...

The deaf community in the country faces significant challenges due to the absence of professional interpreters. According to officials from the Wangsel Institute for the Deaf in Paro and the Disabled People’s Organisation, the shortage makes daily life difficult for those with hearing impairments. To address this, the two organisations plan to introduce a specialised interpreter training course. Despite the...