Pedophilia remains a serious concern worldwide, with alarming trends highlighted in the Meter 2024 report. The report reveals a staggering 220% increase in global online pedophile content, with millions of explicit images and videos being circulated across digital platforms. While Bhutan has largely been spared from widespread cases, recent incidents …

Correctional facilities are making strides in mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) rehabilitation, with expanded treatment programs and a new Reintegration and Aftercare Center (RAC) in the pipeline. During the recent Meet-the-Press session, the Home Minister Tshering was asked whether the government has specific policies or dedicated units within …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has been questioned over discrepancies in school policies regarding students returning from rehabilitation programs. While some schools accept these students, others either deny re-enrollment or expel them, sparking concerns over fairness and consistency in the education system. To which the MoESD Minister, …

Unauthorized medical practitioners continue to operate in Bhutan, taking advantage of patients through misleading diagnoses and unproven treatments. These individuals often work without proper medical qualifications or licenses, potentially endangering public health. Despite regulatory measures, the Bhutan Medical and Health Professionals Council (BMHPC) has been receiving complaints about unlicensed individuals …

The Paro Forum 2025, organized by JSW Law’s Climate Change & Environmental Law Centre, focused on water management and climate change from 22nd-24th February 2025, at JSW Law, Paro Campus. The Forum was graced by Her Royal Highness Sonam Dechan Wangchuck who also launched The Wisdom Center for Justice which …

Bhutan has made significant strides in habitat conservation, anti-poaching efforts, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation as highlighted in WWF’s Tigers Alive Report. However, challenges remain as the nation works to sustain its tiger population while balancing conservation with the needs of local communities. As per the report, Bhutan is among the …

In a significant step toward a cleaner and more sustainable Bhutan, the Clean Thimphu-Clean Paro Initiative was officially launched on February 21, 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of His Majesty. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) under the Ministry of Energy and Natural …

Bhutan sits in one of the most seismically active regions in the world due to the ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. With multiple active fault lines capable of generating powerful earthquakes, the country faces a significant seismic threat. On 7th January 2025, Bhutan experienced a 7.1 …

A 33-year-old woman from Chongsamling Chiwog in Lhamoi Dzingkha Gewog, Dagana, was killed by an elephant on the night of 13th February near Nautali, close to the Sheti Khola culvert bridge. She was returning home alone when the incident occurred. According to local sources, the victim had traveled to Karmaling …

Behavioral change key to controlling future outbreaks Poor biosecurity and unsafe feeding practices has triggered another outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Bhutan, with two households in Zangkhaphu village, Tsento Gewog, Paro, reporting infected pigs. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) confirmed 11 cases through RT-PCR testing on …