A terrible crime took place on 2nd March 2021 when an eight-year-old, class two boy heading home from school was raped by a 38-year-old Nima Dorji Sherpa of Tsirang. The Tsirang Dzongkhag Court sentenced him to 16 years in prison for the crime on 3rd November 2021, but he served only …
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As Bhutan faces rising cases of mental health issues, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the PEMA Secretariat are taking significant steps to decentralize mental health services and improve access to care across the country. Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session shared that the ministry plans to …
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Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Yeezang De Thapa, clarified during the 17th Meet-the-Press session that Bhutan is not adopting the Cambridge curriculum, but is instead aligning the National School Curriculum with Cambridge standards. The alignment aims to ensure that Bhutanese students acquire internationally benchmarked competencies while firmly preserving …
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In a strategic move aimed at promoting fairness and fiscal prudence, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has announced the transition of regular contract teachers to the Consolidated Contract model. While the allowance structure is being revised, MoESD assured that the position levels and grades of teachers will …
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Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bdr Gurung, has announced plans to upgrade existing bus services and introduce dedicated transportation for ash disposal to improve public access to the upcoming Hongtsho cremation site. The new crematorium, which will replace the current Hejo facility, is being developed on a 46-acre …
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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) clarified that no official decision has been made regarding the feasibility of constructing an airport at Pongchula in Mongar. Contrary to recent speculations, the ministry stated that it has not issued any formal statement declaring the site viable for airport development. MoIT Lyonpo …
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Paro District Court has sentenced a 50-year-old Indian national, Thanil Wahengbam, to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of smuggling 4.610 kilograms of heroin into Bhutan. The verdict was delivered on 4th June 2025, following his arrest at the Paro International Airport on 22nd December 2024. The …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is actively collaborating with international partnerships to strengthen Bhutan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, with a particular focus on sustainability, innovation and excellence. MoESD Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session, highlighted its recent engagements with key …
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During the 17th Meet-the-Press session held on 4th July 2025, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk confirmed that Bhutan faces minimal to negligible risk of radiation and nuclear emergencies originating within the country. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk clarified that this is largely due to Bhutan’s complete reliance on hydropower for its electricity needs …
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Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) Paro has arrested two men, a 31-year-old bus driver and 39-year-old army personnel for attempting to rape a 27-year-old woman in Bondey, Paro. The incident took place in the early hours of 11th June 2025 when the victim and her 28-year-old boyfriend were at a karaoke …
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