A 43-year-old man from Haa was apprehended by Chinese border authorities on 17th December 2024, while attempting to smuggle a consignment of illicit substance into Tibet (China). Two accomplices, aged 27 and 34, who were traveling with him, managed to evade arrest and returned to Haa the following day. The …

Phuentsholing’s Pedestrian Terminal, Bhutan’s busiest port of entry and exit, has officially launched the Automated Immigration Clearance System (AICS), promising significant benefits in criminal detection and service efficiency. The system, inaugurated by Home Minister, Tshering, on 21st February 2025, aims to streamline border operations and improve security at key checkpoints. …

The Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority (CCAA), in collaboration with the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (ROICE) will intensify inspections of LPG retail outlets and home delivery agents after discovering issues related to receipt issuance, lack of weighing machines and improper storage practices. Between 21st January and 3rd …

A 28-year-old Indian national was apprehended at the Paro International Airport on 8th January 2025, after being caught with 9.73 kilograms of heroin, marking the largest drug seizure ever. This incident also represents the first drug smuggling case of the year. The illicit substance, which was intercepted during the routine …

RBP calls for public support to fight against drugs Although the number of drug-related arrests has slightly decreased in 2024, with 3,319 individuals apprehended compared to 3,667 in 2023, substance abuse remains the leading crime in Bhutan. The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has emphasized the need for robust measures and …

A private transport operator has raised concerns over the Bhutan Postal Corporation Limited (BPCL) operating a commercial vehicle which is ferrying paid passengers, as an unfair competition, given both buses have the same destination. The private transport has its bus departing from Thimphu to Phuentsholing simultaneously every day, every half …

Businesses in Haa town are on the brink of shutting down as the post-pandemic economic landscape worsens, compounded by a steady population decline. The town, like many others across Bhutan, is seeing its youth move abroad, especially to Australia, or to other dzongkhags in search of better job opportunities. 50 …

National Housing Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL) recognizing the housing crisis and challenges, particularly for low-income employees, is constructing about 860 housing units under the Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project(GRAHSP), where employees from all sectors will benefit. NHDCL shared that as per the project document, the private sector subject …

Urgent mental health attention required The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has disclosed alarming statistics, reporting 192 cases of suicide by hanging among 199 recorded suicides over the past two years. In 2024, there were 99 cases of suicide by hanging while 2023 recorded 93 cases. This is an urgent public …

The Opposition Party stated it will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the government’s performance after its first year in office which is on 25th January 2025. Opposition Leader (OL) Pema Chewang shared that people are not happy with the silence of the Opposition Party. OL said the Opposition has been …