According to the Annual report of the Judiciary of Bhutan, 2012 out of the 1,054 pending cases, 29 have been pending beyond 365 days. However the courts of Haa, Pemagatshel, Tsirang, Jomotshangkha, Nganglam, Sakten, Sipsu, Sombeykha and Weringla have done well in reducing the delays and for prompt delivery of …

The officials of Royal Botanical Park at Lamperi, Thimphu recently confirmed the presence of Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris) inside the park area when they got hold of video evidence at Thadana at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level. This was further augmented with numerous other evidences such …

The tragic story of a 17-year old girl when it unfolded not only shocked family members of the victim but also police officials to whom she narrated a account of how her very own brother tried to sexually molest her. Unable to bear his sexual advances, the 17-year old girl …

A retired RBG soldier fears the plot he bought 40 years ago and on which he toiled for a house and an apple orchard would be lost after gewog and land commission officials say he is occupying government property. Rinchen Wangdi has documents to prove he paid for the 1.80 …

In the Collection of Adaptable and Reaching Events (CARE) 2013 open Badminton Tournament which started yesterday the first match was played between Hari Gurung and Tenzing Jamtsho. Hari, a student from Sikkim University won both the sets and defeated Tenzing, who is a member of the Bhutan Olympic committee (BOC). …

With the commencement of the New Year, some 30-40 patients in Gelephu will finally receive treatment against hearing impairments which otherwise was turning into loss of hearing. A medical team, consisting of technicians and a specialist, from the National Referral Hospital is conducting a free Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT) …

Milk Collection Center in Dakarla The construction of a milk collection center in Chamgang town which is around 15 kms away from Thimphu was completed. According to Gup Gado the milk booth will help generate income for the villagers. “They have been selling at their door step and sometimes just …

The Bhutan Media Institute (BMI) will train 20 university graduates to cover elections this year. This should come as welcome news for the media organizations that already pre-empt a shortage of human resources to deploy in the various stations during the elections. The BMI through this project will mold university …

Solution Art Bhutan (SAB) a consulting firm in collaboration with World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL) conducted a “Global One Day Executive Leadership Workshop” in Thimphu at Taj Tashi on the 4 January 2013. Senior management leaders from Druk Holdings and Investment (DHI), Bhutan Telecom, Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC), Druk …

The Labor ministry (MoLHR) with its recently launched National Human Resources Development (NHRD) advisory series hopes to tackle the mismatch of skills and jobs to address overall unemployment issues. Labor Minister Dorji Wangdi said “currently, different agencies have their own Human Resources Development (HRD) policies, plans and programs which are …