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Bhutan: Construction of 90-megawatt Jomori hydropower project starts in Sa
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The project is expected to cost about 8.8 billion ngultrum and is expected to be completed in four and a half years. The project, after its completion, is expected to provide residents of Lauri, Serthig, and Langchenphu Gewogs in Jomotshangkha Dungkhag with a reliable power supply.
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Bhutan bird festivals returns after 3-year hiatus to celebrate nature
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Following a three-year hiatus, Tingtibi, Zhemgang will come alive with colourful celebrations in honour of the victorious return of the Bhutan Bird Festival.
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Bhutan: Pema Gatshel residents now get healthcare services almost at their
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The residents of Bhutan's Shumar Gewog in Pema Gatshel district now have basic healthcare services almost at their doorsteps as an old milk processing unit, that remained closed at Yalang village, has been turned into a health clinic to ease access to medical care, The Bhutan Live reported o
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Bhutan: Je Khenpo presides over Zhiwai Jinsey of Chenrezi at Maedtsho Gewo
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Khenpo Tandin Sithub of Namdroling Goenzin Dratshang said that the rituals were performed for the 23 people who lost their lives in a flood and landslide incident in Oong-gar last month. It is also for the construction of the Yungichhu Hydropower project, and to prevent landslides and flash
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Bhutan: The saga of Athangmora Lhakhang and divine encounters
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The sacred monastery carries with it a rich tapestry of legends, miracles, and historical significance, woven into the fabric of the nation’s cultural heritage.
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Bhutan: Farmers of Gomdar Gewog turn to Avocado cultivation as alternative
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Amid struggling mandarin farming, some of the farmers have switched to Avocado cultivation in the Gomdar Gewog of Bhutan as an alternative source of income.
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Bhutan: Construction of mega solar power plant begins in Wangdue Phodrang
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
“Through the Sephu Solar Project, we are looking at how we can enhance the energy in the winter to meet our domestic demand. Due to economic development, now demand has increased and we are importing from India. Importing from India not only comes at a high price and exorbitant tariff but al
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Bhutan: Successful trial cultivation of passion fruit encourages other far
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The successful trial of Passion fruit — a tropical fruit with a unique flavour — in Nangkor Gewog, Zhemgang, Myanmar, has increased its popularity and has also inspired other farmers to take up its cultivation, making it a rapidly growing lucrative business venture, Bhutan Live reported.
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Bhutan: Former tour guide embarks on journey of passion, ventures into pou
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A former tour guide of Bhutan, Cheki Dorji has found his journey of passion and purpose as he transitioned into the role of poultry farming in the Dungmin Gewog village of Durungri, Bhutan Live reported.
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Bhutan: Rural community 'Tsirang' aims for prosperous future under Mawong
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Tsirang, a rural community aiming for a prosperous future, is experiencing a wave of positive transformation through the revolutionary 'Mawong Yuetshen' project in Bhutan.
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Group of youth in Bhutan become 'torchbearers' of new generation of farmer
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A group of young people in Bhutan's Haa district created the Nya Chuthang Sanam Detshen farm group at Nobgang under Samar Gewog in order to transition from working as workers to owning their own companies, Bhutan Live reported.
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Farmers' group in Bhutan resumes broom-making business after 3 years
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In the hope of earning a good income, a group of farmers in Dechhenling Gewog has resumed their broom-making business after three years as COVID restrictions have been lifted, reported The Bhutan Live.
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