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Fighting a losing battle in Barp Gewog?

Oct 20, 2025 2 mins read
Fighting a losing battle in Barp Gewog?

Lobesa—The golden fields of Laphuna in Punakha sway gently in the evening breeze, their stalks heavy with ripening paddy. It’s harvest season, a time of hope and hard-earned reward for farmers. But it’s also a time of high alert.

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