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Where to Find Perfect Weather and Fewer Tourists This August
August is the month when the entire travel universe seems to lose its collective mind. Everyone wants to go everywhere at exactly the same time, creating a perfect storm of overcrowded beaches, inflated prices, and weather so hot that sightseeing...

Heavy rainfall disrupts farm road and water supply
Punakha – A heavy downpour that began around 11pm on June 22 triggered a flash flood in the Toeb Rongchhu, washing away the farm road connecting Damchhi-Rinakha Chiwog in Toebisa Gewog, Punakha. confirmed Sonam damaged temporary locked content...

Young farmer anchors homeland with ambitious agribusiness venture
Lhuentse—In Berpa in Khoma Gewog, Lhuentse, 25-year-old Karma Wangdi is redefining youth-led agriculture by venturing into integrated agri-business. CARLEP, crafts Things) not locked content varieties. Kira also failed,” locked contentThings)...

Urban households outspend rural on non-food essentials
Urban households in Bhutan are spending more on non-food essentials than ever before, outpacing rural areas across nearly all categories, according to findings from the Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025. and Chorten and 1,376...

Phuentsholing Thromde steps up measures to tackle rising waste burden
Phuentsholing—A new waste drop-off centre is under construction at Rinchending, about three kilometres from Phuentsholing, which will tackle the town’s growing waste issue and ease waste disposal. centre agriculture other the locked content their...

Punakha-Gasa highway open to traffic
Punakha—The Punakha-Gasa highway, which was damaged by flash floods on June 2, is now open to traffic after restoration on three affected sections was completed. rain music day.Officials the locked content plan Druk that permanent locked...

India's Millet Standard Gains Recognition At Global Meet In Rome
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) India's leadership in developing a group standard for whole millet grains was appreciated during the 88th Session of the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88), held at the FAO...

NC leaves rural insurance hike to government’s purse
The National Council (NC) yesterday adopted the review report on Rural Life Insurance Scheme (RLIS), calling for an increase in the sum assured but stopped short of endorsing the Nu 150,000 sum pledged by the government. (NC) Drukair ultimately...
Mrs World International 2025 Season 3: A Dazzling Night of Dreams, Power, and Purpose
PNN Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 19: The spotlight shone brightly at the Leela Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, as the grand finale of Mrs World International 2025 Season 3 unfolded in an unforgettable celebration of strength, elegance, and...

NC makes 10 recommendations to unlock forestry sector’s potential
The National Council (NC) yesterday unanimously adopted the review report on the forestry sector’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), adopting all seven recommendations presented by the Council’s Natural Resources and Environment...

Thailand presents 80-Volume Tipitaka to Their Majesties
A delegation from Thailand presented an 80-volume World Tipitaka Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition to His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen today during a special ceremony held at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong yesterday. They forestry...

GCIT launches part-time tech degree for IT professionals
Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT) has opened admissions for its first-ever part-time Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (BICT) degree, targeting working professionals eager to upskill in the country’s growing...

Caribbean Matters: Trump pushes travel bans while region plans to open borders
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. While much of the recent reporting...

Readers’ comments: Kerala HC’s recognition of trans family is progressive but precarious
The piece thoughtfully captured the Kerala High Court’s progressive judgement recognising the right of a transgender couple to be recorded as “parents” instead of “mother” or “father” on their child’s birth certificate (“How a landmark Kerala High...

NA to vote on BIMSTEC maritime transport agreement today
The National Assembly will today vote on the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation during the ongoing Third Session of the Fourth Parliament. the for...

Shanti Mardi's unique hattrick: Scored on grass and turf, spanning over three hours
Midfielder Shanti Mardi scored a hattrick while Munki Akter added one as Bangladesh cruised to a 4-1 victory over Bhutan in their SAFF U-20 Women's Championship fixture inside the Bashundhara Residential Area on Tuesday, consolidating the top-spot...

Business News | India's Millet Standards Applauded at 88th Codex Executive Committee Meet in Rome
New Delhi [India] July 19 (ANI): India's initiative in developing a group standard for whole millet grains recieved global recognition during the 88th Executive Committee meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88) held at the FAO...

Does the Implementation of a Telestroke Program Play a Role in Improving the Clinical Outcomes of Acute Stroke Patients in South East Asian Region?: A Literature Review
Introduction The world’s second most fatal disease is stroke, which also accounts for a significant portion of the economic burden.1 The public health issue that is most significant in low-income and middle-of-the-road countries is stroke. From...

Innovation And National Product Branding Can Transform Agrifood Systems In Africa And Asia: FAO
Saturday, 19 July 2025, 7:59 pm Press Release: UN FAO Hanoi - Africa and Asia can learn from each other to use innovation and national product branding to transform agrifood systems, improving food, nutrition and livelihood security, the Food and...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
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