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…𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑼𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝑰𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆 By Lhendup Wangmo Logchina Gewog in Chhukha Dzongkhag, stands as one of the more remote areas in the region. Though connected by a farm road, the monsoon season often brings challenges, as landslides render the route impassable. A vital bridge and the route connecting Logchina serve as a …

…𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆, 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔 By Lhendup Wangmo In a heartening display of community dedication, residents of Gakiling Gewog, in Haa specifically the community effort (CEP) groups from Yaukha, have taken the initiative to clear and restore a 2-kilometer footpath between Yaukha and Yuakha Nye, known locally as Tshephamai Nye. For the …

…𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 90% 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 By Kezang Choden Logchina Gewog, in Chukha Dzongkhag is home to resilient farmers who have long relied on the fertile land to cultivate ginger and maize. These crops not only feed their families but also provide a significant source of income for …

As Bhutan embarks on a transformative journey to develop the Gelephu Mindful City (GMC), it’s essential to recognize that this ambitious project is more than just an economic endeavour. Rooted in the principles of the Gross National Happiness (GNH), the city’s vision reflects a commitment to harmonious development that balances economic prosperity with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship. However, as …

Sangay Wangdi, an accomplished animator, clinched the Silver Khadhar at the 2024 Beskop Tshechu Film Festival in Bhutan for his evocative work, “Flicker.” Known for his ability to infuse simplicity with profound themes, Sangay’s animations resonate deeply with audiences, offering contemplative insights into the meaning of life. Motivated by this recognition, Sangay is driven to further explore the realms of …