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…𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 By Lhendup WangmoAs the country sets its sights on achieving high-income status by 2034, the agricultural sector, particularly the Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) sector, plays an indispensable role in shaping the future of the economy. Over the years, this sector has undergone significant transformations, marked by strategic shifts …

As Gelephu braces for the transformative changes brought on by the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project, the region’s real estate market has experienced a surge in land prices. This increase reflects the anticipation surrounding the city’s future, which promises state-of-the-art infrastructure, sustainable development, and a thriving economy. However, amidst this land price boom, there is a marked division between those …

Yeshi Zangmo’s journey began at Losel Jatsho, where she completed her Class 12 education. It was here that she developed a strong academic foundation and discovered her passion for public speaking and performance. As a recipient of the prestigious Voice of Bhutan scholarship, Yeshi pursued higher education at Gitam University in India. Her time at Gitam not only honed her …

…𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆. By Lhendup Wangmo Mental health issues among men have long been overshadowed by societal norms and expectations, leading to a widespread reluctance to discuss emotional well-being. For years, men have faced unique pressures stemming from traditional views on masculinity, career, and …

…𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒅𝒓𝒖𝒑 𝑱𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚. By Kezang Choden A week-long training held in Dewathang has equipped ten lead farmers from Dewathang, Orong, Langchenphu, Phuntshothang, and Gomdar Gewogs with the skills to implement sustainable farming practices. Organized by the Samdrup …