Gold entering a bear market?
Gelephu—As gold prices continue to retreat after hitting new records, putting pressure on the gold tourism market and domestic gold traders, the downturn may signal the beginning of the end of the rally.
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Gelephu—As gold prices continue to retreat after hitting new records, putting pressure on the gold tourism market and domestic gold traders, the downturn may signal the beginning of the end of the rally.
Read MoreThe government is expanding the use of chain-link fencing across the country to protect farmland from wild animals, a problem that destroys nearly half of the nation’s annual crop yield and undermines food security.
Read MoreLaya, Gasa-The tap outside Phento’s home in Laya is a barometer of a growing crisis. Once reliable, its flow has dwindled to a trickle, dictating the daily rhythm of her life and that of her neighbours. The 25-year-old now plans her chores, her hygiene, and even her peace of mind around the sporadic water supply.
Read MoreBhutan has always taken pride in being a fairly egalitarian society. In many communities, women are heads of households, inheriting property and managing family affairs. These cultural practices distinguish Bhutan from many other countries where women face far greater structural barriers.
Read MoreLaya, Gasa—Jigme Dorji, a Class X student of Laya Middle Secondary School (MSS) in Gasa, aspires to become a professional footballer. However, the school he attends doesn’t even have a proper football ground to help him train toward that dream.
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