Monks in Phajoding Monastery who were concerned about decreasing numbers of the protected and endangered Monal Pheasants, that frequented the monastery, discovered that poachers have been snaring the exotic birds on a regular basis. Many of the birds residing around the monastery premises are known to visit the monastery early …

For the first time, the Bhutan National Legal Institute will launch a new Law magazine and Legal Pamphlet at the Terma Linca on 21 February, 2013 coinciding with the birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The event would be launched by Her Royal Highness Ashi …

The 6.2 kilometers stretch of  Thimphu–Babesa expressway may have cut down driving distance for motorists but at the same time it seems to have cut down the lifespan of the very same motorists and pedestrians as demonstrated by the number of increasing accidents and injuries on it. The tragic death …

Paro Dzongkhag court sentenced 43-year old Chimi Dorji, to a prison term of two years for stabbing a 53-year old on the night of 7 October, 2012 in his house in Paro. The victim is the husband of the convict’s elder sister. The incident had occurred at the victim’s place …

I watched with interest the news coverage of the BBS on the blocking of the Bhutannomics website. Though the topic was interesting I felt the news coverage was biased in favor of the government. Both the tone and the content of the news coverage were aimed at declaring that Bhutannomics …

A coaching camp organized by the Bhutan Archery Federation (BAF) is underway for youth of both genders for four Dzongkhags. The participants at the camp are between the ages of 16 to 23. The coaching program started from 3 February and will end on the 10th of this month with …

A 29-year old man from Punakha has been detained by the Wangduephodrang police after he was accused of raping a 16-year old minor on the night of February 1. Initially, the victim’s elder sister had lodged a complainant with the police on February 2, saying  her younger sister was missing. …

A 29-year old man died due to drug overdose at the Intensive Care Unit of the Thimphu national referral hospital, on Monday. The 29-year old was brought in a state of coma to the emergency ward at around 5:30 pm on 4 February. Hospital staff had recovered some Spasmo Proxyvon …

Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley called on the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. The Prime Minister said he was visiting India to convey the gratitude of the Bhutanese people for the substantial support and assistance rendered by the government and …

The labor ministry (MoLHR) in consultation with stakeholders has come up with three strategic directions to create more opportunities for Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) graduates. The three strategic directions set for the next five years are, improving the Human Resources Development Plan, linking Industries with Institutes and reviving the …