Of late, Bhutan is witnessing the rise of taxis and other vehicles transporting illegal immigrants for large sums of vehicle fare, which can be ten times the actual fare or even more. These illegal immigrants are mostly construction laborers but there are also domestic helps and other categories. There are …

19 girls had come forward and lodged complaints against the accused lecturers and staff A College survey had shown majority of respondents saying there are illicit relationships The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has returned the cases of sexual offences, criminal attempt to rape, custodial rape and official misconduct …

Spending on health is declining over the years, and especially so in the last five years. Records show that health spending, in terms of GDP, remained at less than 5 percent while the global experts recommends spending at least 5 percent of GDP in country, like Bhutan. Talking to an …

On asked how the quality of education is likely to improve after the pay hike to the teachers during the Friday Meet, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said the quality of education can be improved as a team, and that education sector should be given maximum attention. He said that …

Thimphu police received information from its reliable source regarding the transportation of illegal immigrants into the country. On 14 June, two taxi drivers, aged 26 and 27, from Punakha and Pemagatshel respectively, transported two Indian labourers illegally to Bhutan. The two illegal immigrants, aged 40 and 42, are from Cooch …

In reference to the recent discussion on the removal of class X cut-off point in the National Council (NC), it was learnt that members of NC were not satisfied with the response of government on the removal of class X cut-off point, and NC even questioned the process of the …

The government shared that water issue, both irrigation and drinking will be addressed within their tenure. They have come with a flagship program on water and they also have allocated adequate budget to address water shortage. Question on water issue and its progress were raised during Friday meet yesterday whereby …

The Second Session of the Third Parliament of Bhutan concluded successfully on 27 June. The closing ceremony notes were presented to His Majesty The King by the Speaker, Opposition Leader (OL), National Council (NC) Chairperson and the Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs. The Parliament offered prayers for the long …

Tashicholing and Namgaycholing gewogs under Samste continue to report cases of major human-wildlife conflict. The gewogs has 5 chiwogs each with more than 800 households together. Many villagers have left their farmlands fallow due to dismal compensation schemes for damaged and lost crops. 50 percent of the total population in …

Thimphu police apprehended two drivers, aged 41 and 36,on 19 June for selling 42 bundles of construction rods. The complaint was lodged by the site manager of one of the private construction companiesin Thimphu on the same day. The initial incident took place on 18 June. It was alleged that …