In Samtse, the residents of Namgyalchhoeling Gewog have voiced their worries regarding the recent blacktopping of their four-kilometre gewog centre road. The road is already showing signs of deterioration. Originally constructed in early 2017, the road underwent improvements earlier this year. However, merely months after its completion, residents are disheartened to witness the new surface erode, resulting in the formation of potholes.

Commercial farming has become a blessing for farmers in Ramjar Gewog in Trashi Yangtse. Despite the challenges of wild animals destroying their crops, the farmers are enjoying a steady income by selling locally grown vegetables. On average, farmers earn between Nu 150,000 to Nu 300,000 annually.

On Day 2 of the 19th Asian Games, all three Bhutanese athletes could not qualify for the next round of their events. They represented Bhutan in judo, boxing and taekwondo at the continental multi-sport event. 12,000 athletes from 45 nations are taking part in the Asian Games being played in Hangzhou, China.

After a long wait of over a decade, the people of Wangdue Phodrang were able to witness the annual Tshechu this year in the newly constructed Dzong. Rising to its former glory after being destroyed by a major fire accident in 2012, the courtyard of the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong once again hosted the district’s most sacred festival. The three-day annual Tshechu that began on Friday concluded yesterday.

Football, the most popular sport in the world, is truly something special. In Samdrup Jongkhar, the specialness of the game was felt by not only football lovers but also by others, especially the local businesses. A veteran’s tournament held recently brought life and excitement to the community and also helped boost the local economy.

Three years ago, the residents of Nabar-Philuma Chiwog in Samdrup Jongkhar’s Orong Gewog were delighted with the completion of a 15-kilometre farm road leading to their village. The farm road was expected to alleviate their struggles of a three-hour-long walk to their village. However, without a motorable bridge over the Gamtshelo River, local communities have yet to reap benefits from the farm road. Villagers are now urging the Orong Gewog Administration to address this critical issue to unlock the road's potential and improve connectivity.