On 27th April 2025, Jaigaon Police arrested an Indian national, a resident of Kumargram, Alipurduar, West Bengal, for possession of counterfeit Bhutanese currency totaling Nu 127,500. The counterfeit currency consisted of 255 notes in the denomination of Nu 500. The suspect claims that he is a driver who came to …
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As the result for the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery is going to be available from 3rd May 2025, it has generated a wave of both excitement and uncertainty among Bhutanese applicants. Over 20,000 Bhutanese individuals have formed a group in Telegram on DV lottery awaiting the results. Recent US …
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Thimphu Thromde has been charging for garbage collection, water services, and street lighting. The move, which has drawn mixed reactions from the public, is part of a broader push by the Thromde to cope with rising operational costs and become more financially self-reliant. The Thrompon clarified that these fees are …
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Coinciding with the visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand to Bhutan, the Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) held its 7th Bhutan Construction Fair in Thimphu from 25-28th April 2025. CAB has installed a total of 133 stalls which includes 128 normal stall, 2 gold stalls and …
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Bhutan and European Union mark 40 years of partnership with renewed commitments on “Governance, Climate, and Investment” The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) and the European Union (EU) reinforced the strong partnership bond during the 13th Annual Consultations held in Thimphu on 22nd April 2025. This marks four decades of …
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On 14th April 2025 the Member of Parliament (MP) from Nubi Tangsibji, Tashi Dorji, who was convicted of child molestation by Trongsa Dzongkhag Court appealed to High Court. He was sentenced to 3 years 3 months and 28 days imprisonment on 10th April 2025. He appeals claiming his innocence and …
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A recent evaluation of private educational institutions in Thimphu has revealed significant gaps in accessibility and inclusivity, raising concerns over the readiness of the sector to serve diverse learner needs. Despite the growing importance of flexible learning options, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning remains severely …
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On 9th April, 2024, 39-year-old Sonam Norbu who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 24-year-old Namgay Dolkar by the High Court (HC) appealed to the Supreme Court. Initially the Criminal Bench of the Thimphu District Court sentenced him for voluntary manslaughter. As voluntary manslaughter is a felony …
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In a major step towards ensuring accountability and internal integrity, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has completed drug screening tests for over 4,000 personnel and officers across the country. The initiative, which began on 20th January 2025, was completed in March resulting in a remarkable outcome as not a single …
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On 10th April, 2025, Trongsa Dzongkhag Court convicted Member of Parliament (MP) from Nubi Tangsibji, Tashi Dorji, of child molestation and sentenced him to 3 years, 3 months, and 28 days imprisonment. The judgment was rendered involving an incident that took place on 4th September, 2022 when the accused, then …
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