After taking her case through three levels of the judiciary without success, Sangay Dema, the mother of a 16-year-old monk who died by suicide last year, has appealed to the Supreme Court, alleging that the lower courts, including police, failed to properly investigate her claim that her son’s death was …

The newly appointed minister of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Lyonpo Sonam Tashi, has outlined his immediate focus to ensure the ministry delivers on Bhutan’s energy security while laying the groundwork for long-term economic transformation through sustainable development of the country’s natural resources. Acknowledging that he is …

A Bhutanese national and two Indian nationals were arrested after Jaigaon Police seized six small gold biscuits suspected to be smuggled from a jewellery shop near the Bhutan Gate and recovered Nu 2 million allegedly received from the sale of the gold. The arrests were made on the night of …

Appeals made by ‘Rapper Cutie’ and Kelden The High Court on 27th August 2026 has fully upheld the Paro Dzongkhag Court’s judgment in Paro stabbing case, dismissing the appeals filed by Dorji Genzin, popularly known as ‘Rapper Cutie’, and Kelden Dorji. The judgment confirms the convictions and sentences imposed by …

The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) has outlined a series of reforms implemented by Norbuling Rigter College (NRC) following the recommendations of an internal inquiry into the violent incident that raised public questions on safety measures within the college campus earlier this year. The case came to light on 31st …

The High Court on 28th August 2026 has overturned the Trashigang Dzongkhag Court’s acquittal of Tshering Norbu, a doctor accused of raping a 14-year-old patient, finding him guilty of rape of a child above the age of 12 years. He was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment. The court also …

Child protection office says all forms of violence against child monks or nuns are unacceptable Earlier this year this paper had reported about a case in a monastery in Sarpang in October 2025 where a Kudrung (senior monk/teacher) severely beat a 17-year-old monk as four other monks restrained him for …

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has initiated a prima facie investigation into a complaint alleging online harassment following allegations that surfaced on social media ‘TikTok’ this week. Police sources said the complaint was filed by The PEMA Secretariat on 18th August 2026. A prima facie investigation is a preliminary inquiry …

Happiness Center in Phuentsholing says long-term recovery depends on continued support as many recovering individuals struggle with stigma, unemployment and relapse For many individuals recovering from substance and alcohol use disorders, completing rehabilitation is only the beginning of a much longer journey. Without continued emotional, social and practical support, many …

Drug-related offences remained the largest share of prosecutions as the Office recovered Nu. 36.65 million through judgment enforcement The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) handled 1,014 cases during the 2025–26 financial year while recovering Nu. 36.65 million through judgment enforcement, but says growing legal complexity and increasing demand for …