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Despite repeated reminders and allegations of graft by the community, the former Gup and committee have not yet made the accounts public The people of Debsi under Thimphu Dzongkhag contributed millions to construct a motorable bridge in 2007 but five years down the line the community is faced with a …

In the back drop of the rupee crunch which limits vegetables import and in sync with the agriculture ministry’s initiative to enhance local agricultural production to meet the goal of self-reliance, farmers around the country are now aiming to produce fruits and vegetables, in bigger quantities. Tawchum, 22 year old, …

  Tanden Zangmo and Sonam Choden / Thimphu Vegetable vendors were encouraged to buy and sell local produce from within the country in order to make a difference to the farmers, consumers and themselves. This was the objective behind Agriculture Minister Lyonpo Dr Pema Gyamtsho visiting the Centennial Farmers Market …

Renewable Natural Resources, (RNR) has started a yearly three-day training for the villagers of Talo.The workshop will cover topics like grafting trees, ways of preserving  fruits,  and usage of fertilizer. The training will be managed by the Gewog Extension Officer. Talo Gewog with five Chiwogs has approximately 280 households and …