LOCAL NEWS

Unlicensed driving claims a life of 29-year-old man

On March 15, 2024, Nganglam Police Station (PS) was alerted to a fatal Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) on the way to Nganglam-Gyelposhing highway at Tsenkari. The primary cause of the tragic accident was attributed to unlicensed driving. Upon receiving the report, the investigative team, accompanied by a medical doctor, promptly …

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Students demand an increase in their monthly stipend

Students in Bhutan are demanding an increase in their monthly stipend, highlighting the struggles they face in making ends meet. Despite receiving monthly stipends of Nu 2,500-3,000, most students find themselves with little left after deductions for their hostel rent and electric bills. This leaves them with insufficient funds to …

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Fuel shortage in Tashichhoeling creates hardships for residents

Residents of Tashichhoeling dungkhag are facing severe fuel shortages, particularly since the dungkhag which has five gewogs including 25 chiwogs and two neighboring gewogs share only one fuel depot operated by the Druk Petroleum Corporation Limited (DPCL). The shortage of both diesel and petrol is causing significant inconvenience to the …

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Appointment overload at JDWNRH

Most of the patients at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) are generally appreciative of the assistance they receive from the health workers. However, a significant number of individuals seeking services, such as Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and ultrasound are expressing frustration over …

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Prime Commercial spaces going vacant in Thimphu

Post-COVID-19 pandemic, commercial spaces and businesses are experiencing a decline in business. They blame the migration of young people, adding to the owner’s stress because loans must be repaid on schedule. Tenants and the former shop owner explain what their preferences are and what’s making them picky. Singye Dorji, an …

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Dead body found near a shop in Babesa

In a distressing incident, the lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered near a shop in Babesa, Thimphu. The information was received through an informant, prompting the investigating team of STPS (South Thimphu police Station) to immediately proceed to the scene. Simultaneously, the forensic team from the Jigme Dorji …

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