Following the High Court’s (HC) judgement on 2nd June 2025 sentencing Member of Parliament (MP) Tashi Dorji from Nubi-Tangsibji Constituency (Trongsa), for child molestation, the MP has been arrested and detained until the Supreme Court (SC) hearing. 43-year-old MP Tashi Dorji appealed to the SC on 4th June 2025 on …

714 EVs registered with only 75 charging stations in the country During the National Assembly’s question-hour session, the Minister for Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Gem Tshering, revealed that Bhutan currently has 714 registered electric vehicles (EVs) but only 75 charging stations across the country. Of these, four are non-operational, …

During the question-hour session, on 27th May Khamdang Ramjar Constituency’s MP Namgay Dorji highlighted that eastern Bhutan has enormous potential for the promotion of tourism due to its rich cultural heritage, diversity, unspoiled natural beauty and unique experiences. However, the lack of reliable airstrip and the region’s remote location discourages …

Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed serious concern over the backlog of corruption cases, with 32 cases still pending in court some dating as far back as 2007. The issue was highlighted during the presentation of the action taken report (ATR) on the resolutions related to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) Annual …

Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) said that the revised procurement reforms will address the lopsidedness in the contract documents particularly favoring the procuring agency, in terms of transparency, accountability and legal obligations. The Executive Director of CAB, Sonam Wangchuk, shared that it is expected that this revision will bring about …

A petition to increase the maximum permissible building height in Dzongkhag Yenlag Throms from the current two storeys to five was tabled in the National Assembly by the Member of Parliament from Bongo-Chapcha constituency, Pempa.  The petition, forwarded by the Chukha Dzongkhag Tshogdu, called for a revised regulations based on …

Forensic experts in Bhutan continue to face significant challenges in conducting timely and thorough investigations into unnatural deaths, largely due to deeply ingrained religious beliefs that discourage autopsies. Many Bhutanese believe that post-mortem examinations interfere with the deceased’s rebirth and delay crucial funeral rites, leading to reluctance among families to …

In Bhutan, the vital intersection between healthcare and justice is gaining institutional recognition through recent efforts to professionalize forensic services. At the forefront of this development is the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), which is spearheading a national initiative to strengthen …

On 21 May 2025 the Supreme Court (SC) convicted Phajo Nidup with a sentence of 15 years, 5 months, and 28 days, without the option of a fine. The court established that of the 275 counts for which he was convicted earlier, 221 counts were felonies and the remaining sentences …

In a proactive move to curb substance abuse and limit access to illicit drugs, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has initiated a nationwide cannabis plant uprooting program. The initiative aims to reduce easy accessibility, raise community awareness, and foster public participation, and target high-risk and vulnerable areas across the country. …