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An increasing number of farmers in Tongzhang, Trashi Yangtse, are growing varieties of vegetables in groups. The group was formed in 2012, after the new agriculture program was introduced in their villages. Currently there are four groups in four villages under Tongzhang gewog; Changmadung, Brongkashing, Gorshing and Pang. A group consist of 18-20 members lead by a chairperson each. Earlier …

When most of the Bhutanese have less interest in singing our traditional songs, Johan Westman from Sweden working in Samtse College of Education as music lecturer could sing Zhungdra beautifully, more than Bhutanese on National Day. He was looking for opportunity to present song in the morning but due tight program, he was given to sing in the evening where …

What would come as good news for students, the government has decided to do away exams for primary schools. It will be done in phases and replaced by a formative assessment where students will be judged on modern assessment systems and not only exams. The decision has come after consultations with the Bhutan Council of School Examination and Assessment. How …

Dhensel Research and Consulting (DRC) firm is currently conducting a survey on strengthening media assessment capabilities to advocate for a gender-sensitive media. The survey aims to strengthen the environment for press freedom, journalistic safety and/or self-regulation for on-line media through favourable policies and practices. It is also to promote good governance and transparency by developing pluralistic media institutions including community …

Sustainability of media, need for training and lack of technical skills dominated the discussions when journalists and media owners met at a half-day stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Bhutan Media Foundation (BMF). The meeting organized by the Foundation discussed mandate of BMF, fundraising, strategic plan, communication, current status, SWOT analysis of the media (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat), professional growth, …

Thimphu The increase in number of farmers selling local vegetables along the Thimphu highway has been overwhelming for the past few years. The farmers of Wangsisina started selling their produce along the roadside since 2005 in order to sustain their livelihood and to help with their domestic arena. Initially there were only nine of them who initiated the roadside business …

To ensure inclusion and equality, the theme of this year’s International Day of People with disabilities, the Wangsel institute for the Deaf in Paro is trying to bring all the deaf people in the country through a common sign language. To break down the communication barriers, the institute is conducting researches on Bhutanese sign language (BSL) and classes for people …

Sangay Rinchen has decided to live through human culture and society which happens to be farming and agriculture. He is a farmer living a lifestyle of an entrepreneur in order to survive in the modern ecosystem where the society is attached to speculative market values over morality. He hopes to stand in the front line of evolutionary process of the …

Once upon a time, present day Gelephu was called Hatisar- Land of Elephants. The small town expanded. The vast flat land provided enough space for expansion. First came a few houses. The settlers found plenty of opportunities. Today, the town is a Class A thromde. It has expanded deep into the once teak jungles. The human encroachment has angered the …

Samtse is all set to host the 111th National Day. The otherwise quite dzongkhag has suddenly come to life for the past few days with people from across the country heading down to the dzongkhag to witness the historic National Day celebrations. His Majesty The King, His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyaplo, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, His Royal Highness The …