Although the number of domestic violence cases being reported is increasing every year, however, that doesn’t mean the domestic violence crime is growing. In fact, the growing number indicates that people are now more educated and aware of the law, and are seeking protection and justice from such a crime. …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has introduced seven new candidates earlier this week including one former minister. Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay said that it is most important to find experienced, dedicated and capable candidates to serve the people. He said that all the seven new candidates have good work experience …

Within a month and a half, starting from April and till now, Thimphu police has apprehended 36 people, aged between 17 to 32, including one female, for the abuse of controlled substances. Similarly, for illicit trafficking of contraband substances, the police arrested 6 people in April with a total seizure …

The Fire Division, Royal Bhutan Police, received 18 house fire cases in the country, out of which 9 cases were registered within Thimphu, in the first quarter of 2018. Similarly, a total of 6 cases of forest fire were recorded. Likewise, in 2017, the division received 26 cases of forest …

The 15th National Job Fair from 17th to 18th May hosted a total of 53 exhibitors offering 4,459 job vacancies, whereby 2,205 are in-country vacancies, 1,421 are overseas vacancies and 833 training opportunities with jobs to be given after the training. Representatives of companies from Kuwait, India and from the …

A group of panelists from different sectors held a discussion on agri-business during the Better Business Summit held yesterday. Though agriculture as one of the five jewels of the economy involving 70 percent of the private sector workforce, yet it contributes only 18 percent to the country’s GDP. The country …

Jigme Dorji National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) observed its first foundation day on 2 May coinciding with the Birth Anniversary of the Third Druk Gyalpo. The occasion was graced by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. 14 health staff, including doctors, nurses, supporting staff and technicians, received ‘the employee of …

The much awaited reality singing contest, “The Voice of Bhutan”, was launched on 25th April. The show also celebrates the 50 years of Bhutan-India friendship. Chencho Dorji, the show organizer and a leading actor, said that the whole nation is celebrating the 50th year of friendship between Bhutan and India, …

Fighting against five aspiring candidates including an incumbent, 35 year old Karma Gyeltshen was elected with 1952 votes (EVM- 1,375 Postal Ballot- 577). His closest opponent Thinley lost to him with 1833 votes, Phurba Gyeltshen got 1799, Ngawang Tashi with 1524, Sonam Tenzin with 1221 and the incumbent Tashi Phuntsho …

Competing against five candidates, Sangay Dorji, 38, from Bongo gewog, Chukha won the race with 5,079 votes (EVM- 3,916, Postal Ballot- 1,163).  Against him was Hem Kumar Ghalley who secured 3,534 votes followed by Tshewang Lham, a lone woman candidate, securing 2,458 votes, Kinley Dorji securing 1,725 votes, Pema Tenzin, …