Despite the various relaxations after the second dose, the government has been requesting people to maintain social distancing, avoid crowding, ensure ventilation and to wear masks, however, all of the above rules are being violated in various Karaoke Pubs and Pubs in Thimphu. The Bhutanese received two videos of large …

The Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) management has suspended a Director on 24 September for allegedly sexually harassing another BPC employee on 15 September 2021. Though the initial incident took place on early morning 15 September, the official complaint was lodged to the management on 21 September. The Director will be …

The PDP President Dasho Tshering Tobgay said the outcomes of the first 11 FYPs were successfully delivered, and it has benefitted the people and the country. He pointed out construction of roads and bridges, building schools and hospitals, safe drinking water, irrigation water, and other developmental activities in the agricultural …

Thimphu’s Norzin Lam and Changlimithang parking would normally be crowded with people spending the holidays with their loved ones, going through the various food stalls, games stalls, shops and restaurants, during Thimphu Tshechu. People, young and old, wore bright and colourful ghos and kiras to witness the scared mask dances …

Punakha Police arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl on 21 August. The victim is a class VIII student in one of the schools in Punakha, while the suspect is married to the victim’s elder sister. The incident took place around 2 AM on 21 August, and …

Bar owners are still waiting for new bar licenses to be issued after the Economic Affairs Ministry proposed lifting the ban of issuance of new bar licenses after a decade. Pema Tenzin, a bar owner from Thimphu has been running the business since 2014 on a leased license. Pema said …

Stool Antigen Test to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H Pylori) inside the stomach will soon be rolled out to the general public. H pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining. Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo said the cancer flagship is targeting three cancers; stomach, …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) will provide the flu shot to all the high-risk groups consisting of elderly citizens over the age of 65, children between 6 to 24 months of age, those who developed pneumonia and have a higher risk of dying, medical and health professionals, people with chronic medical …

Gyelposhing police under Mongar Dzongkhag on 17 September arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly impregnating a 14-year-old girl who is also his step sister. The suspect is a class 12 pass-out and unemployed while the victim is a class VIII student in one of the schools in Mongar. The incident …

According to the Works and Human Settlement Minister, Dorji Tshering, while it is simple to build and maintain a farm road in dry season, the difficulty comes during the monsoons when heavy rainfall destroys the farm roads. Lyonpo said Bhutan has to explore making climate change resilient roads. He added …