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An unidentified predator has been attacking goats in Dogaag Chiwog of Gozhi Gewog in Dagana. Livestock farmers suspect the predator to be a leopard. In more than a month, it has attacked 19 goats.   Since the 20th of last month, the predator has attacked goats belonging to 13 households. Of these, 14 goats have died and five are critically...

More than 45 children from remote schools across the country are taking part in the AFC Social Responsibility Programme, titled "Bridging the Gap," in Thimphu. The five-day initiative, organised by the Bhutan Football Federation is to cultivate a strong sense of responsibility and awareness among young football enthusiasts. The children are from five remote schools in the country. For most...

Delays in fully commissioning the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project are expected to affect economic growth in 2024. The country’s economy is now projected to grow by five per cent this year, over one percentage point lower than earlier estimates. The finance ministry, in its latest macroeconomic situation report, said that the downward revision was mainly due to the PHPA-II commissioning delay...

In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Langchenphu Gewog, areca nut leaf sheaths are being transformed into biodegradable plates and cups. These eco-friendly alternatives are replacing plastic at celebrations. This shift has helped reduce pollution and promote a cleaner and greener community. Without the areca nut plate and cup-manufacturing unit, the areca nut sheaths were discarded openly. Now, they are collected and processed into...