The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) started their investigation in the Mini-Dry Port (MDP) after being alerted about the possible existence of bribery and extortion by Customs officials and loaders while importing goods through the MDP and other designated areas in Phuentsholing sometime in June 2021. The investigation by the ACC was …

Thimphu High Court Criminal Bench I convicted Khandu Wangmo to 21 years in prison for her involvement in the sedition case. She has been charged for three counts of sedition. Khandu Wangmo drafted three seditious letters and distributed them to frame her ex-husband Drangpon Yeshey Dorji and his family. The …

Ministry of Labor and Human Resources (MoLHR) in collaboration with UNDP launched a ‘Digital Jobs in Bhutan: Demand creation and future skilling to shape Bhutan’s digital economy and future of work’ report. The initiative was funded by Government of Japan. The report states that, as a resource-rich country, Bhutan struggles …

For decades DANTAK has been initiating various major works in the country. Until now they have been awarding works to Indian contractors as they initially did not find the capacity in the Bhutanese contractors. Now with time they have started having faith in Bhutanese contractors and they are finding ways …

The Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag Court sentenced a 35 year old man to prison for 32 years and 10 months for rape of a girl below the age of 12 years on 2 November 2021. The initial incident took place when the girl (victim) was 11 years old. The incident came into …

Supreme Court has dismissed the Wamrong Battery Case on 5 November 2021. Defendant Tshering Yangki appealed to the Supreme Court on 23 August 2021, as she was not satisfied with the judgment passed by the High Court. On 22 July 2021, the High Court Bench II upheld the lower court’s …

As far as the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is concerned, it is fully prepared for the up-coming Third Local Government (LG) Election. The elections for Gups, Mangmis and Tshogpas will take place on 22 December 2021.   The preparations were done based on the earlier experiences since 2008, and on …

And the MoWHS Minister undertakes a carpentry course for himself A private company is spreading an initiative to encourage alternative methods of construction that has the potential to eliminate dependency on foreign workers and create job opportunities within the construction sector. The initiative is expected to help people build homes …

Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) Micro Financing Private Limited (RMFPL) celebrated the World Savings Day for the second time in Bhutan. Savings Day was established 97 years ago in Milano, Italy. World Savings Day is observed on 31 October across the world. The day is celebrated to promote …

Phuentsholing, Chukha used to be the busiest commercial hub, as it borders India. The hustle and bustle of the border town, with thousands of people doing business, and transiting for vacation trips, have come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  With many people moving out of Phuentsholing, especially …