When the government announced the relaxation of lockdown in the gewogs on August 21, farmers of Thridangbi in Monggar were relieved, but it was short-lived. After opening shops for two days to sell flattened maize (Tengma), local leaders again asked them to close their shops. This, farmers of Thridangbi say is affecting their business once again.
Farmers in Saling distressed for enforcing lockdown again after relaxing, MonggarWhen the government announced the relaxation of lockdown in the gewogs on August 21, farmers of Thridangbi in Monggar were relieved, but it was short-lived. After opening shops for two days to sell flattened maize (Tengma), local leaders again asked them to close their shops. This, farmers of Thridangbi say is affecting their business once again.
Posted by BBS on Sunday, August 30, 2020
Sonam Tshering