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…𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒔 By Kezang Choden The recently inaugurated Potato Trade Facilitation Center in Jangchey, Gangtey Gewog, has revolutionized potato farming for local farmers, significantly enhancing their income and reducing the logistical burdens previously associated with potato sales. Since its opening on July 23, 2024, the center has quickly become a pivotal platform for farmers in the …

By Kezang Choden The campus of Gedu College of Business Studies (GCBS) came alive with the launch of the much-anticipated Innovation Market, also known as the Inno-Market. This dynamic initiative seeks to promote the consumption of local agricultural and livestock products while providing a fertile ground for students, entrepreneurs, and farmers to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial acumen. The Inno-Market …

When the collateral-free Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) loan scheme was launched in May 2024 with a tantalizing interest rate of just 4%, there was a palpable buzz of excitement throughout the country. Many aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners saw it as a golden opportunity to realize their dreams and stimulate economic growth. However, the enthusiasm quickly transformed into frustration …

…𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒆𝒄𝒐-𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔, 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒘𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒖𝒑𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚. By Kezang ChodenNgangla Gewog in Zhemgang Dzongkhag is witnessing substantial infrastructure upgrades as part of efforts to promote tourism and strengthen the local economy. With the installation of modern streetlights in Trong Chiwog, and a large-scale project at the …

As we reflect on the recent Royal Tour of Their Majesties the King and Gyaltsuen across Australia, we are reminded of the profound connection that exists between the Bhutanese diaspora and our homeland. In the warmth of those gatherings, emotions ran high as many in the audience shed tears, overwhelmed by the palpable sense of community and belonging. The tears …