The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has recorded an increase in cases related to children in conflict with the law and domestic violence (DV) in the first half of 2025, while most other crimes show a declining trend. According to RBP’s mid-year statistics, a total of 106 cases involving children in …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D. N Dhungyel, has confirmed that Bhutanese nationals in Nepal, including pilgrims, officials, and those working with international agencies, are safe despite the ongoing unrest. Lyonpo said that few Bhutanese pilgrims who had traveled to Nepal had already returned on 11th September …

Second phase sees over 7,000 citizens contribute to nation’s most ambitious project His Majesty The King addressed thousands of volunteers at the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) during the launch of the second phase of the mass volunteer program on 4th September. Speaking to volunteers from all walks of life, including …

24/7 safe drinking water and irrigation to benefit 2,000 residents and revive fallow farmland For decades, residents of Zhemgang town have lived with water scarcity, turning on taps only to find them dry every other day. Farmers in Trong-Dangkhar chiwog have watched their once-productive paddy fields lie barren, abandoned to …

Last year, the group supplied its largest consignment yet, 1,000 kg of dried turmeric marking steady growth in production In the quiet village of Tama, perched on the rugged hills of Zhemgang, eight farmers (seven women and one man) are rewriting their community’s story with the golden root of turmeric. …

Government reinforces zero-tolerance on misuse of TikTok and online gambling The government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on the misuse of TikTok and the rising trend of online gambling, warning that repeated offenders will now face prosecution. Responding to questions during the Meet-the-Press session on 29th August 2025 the Minister …

Villagers, foresters and gewog officials forced to stay as night guard in nearby jungles People of Trong gewog under Zhemgang are in disbelief since the frequent visit of the elephants in their fields and even at their residences. The once-a-year visit by the elephants has now turned into a monthly …

At the 19th Meet-the-Press on 29th August, the Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bdr Gurung, said the 25-decimal minimum for land subdivision under the revised Thimphu Structure Plan (TSP) for rural areas in Thimphu is intended to fix past subdivision shortcomings and guide sustainable, safer …

The Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bdr Gurung, during the 19th Meet-the-Press on 29th August 2025 said the Thimphu Structure Plan (TSP) 2023 was developed to directly address the capital’s key challenges and guide future growth and transformation, while preparing for population growth, rising urbanization …

The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has issued a public notification warning against the growing trend of “extreme punishment shows” on TikTok, cautioning that such content not only endangers participants, but also risks normalizing self-harm and humiliation in Bhutanese society. The notification, released on 21st August 2025 comes after …