Effective from 15 July 2024, Bhutanese citizens holding ordinary passports can now enter Thailand visa-free for tourism or short-term business purposes, staying up to 60 days. This stay can be extended for an additional 30 days at the Thai Immigration Office. Previously, Bhutanese citizens were only granted a 14-day visa …

On 13 July 2024, a landslide at a private construction site in Khuruthang, Punakha, tragically claimed the life of 1 Indian worker earlier this week. The incident occurred when loose soil in the construction site came off during the work and buried the workers.   Three other Indian laborers working at …

On 15 July, the Paro police discovered a lifeless body of a 26-year-old man in the middle of the river near Desuung office. The body was spotted by one of the DeSuups. Following the discovery of body, the deceased man’s friend, on the same day, happened to file a missing …

The first quarterly labour force survey for 2024 has revealed that the unemployment rate is highest among females in the country. For the first quarter of 2024, the estimated overall unemployment rate stands at 4.1 percent. However, this figure is higher for females, with an unemployment rate of 4.3 percent, …

PM during the State of Nation unveiled governments key plans and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, 2024-2025, with a focus on economic revival, infrastructure development, and tourism promotion. He outlined a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the economy and drive sustainable growth. Key measures include firstly, private sector support. Lifting …

Lack of adequate storage capacity in the Petroleum Retail Outlets (PROs) appears to be the biggest problem leading to shortage in fuel supply. According to a recent report by Competition & Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA), it revealed that despite a significant increase in the number of vehicles and industries, storage …

The Embassy of Canada in Bhutan has announced that it will be offering a Biometrics Collection Service in Thimphu on 15 and 16 July 2024 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The facility location is Pemako hotel, Thimphu. This service is specifically for individuals who meet certain criteria, including residing …

The Paro District court on 28th June, 2024 sentenced 2 male students of Paro College (Paro NIE) to prison terms with Thinley, being charged for rape and another student named Robin, convicted for aiding and abetting his friend in the offence of rape of the victim. The Court convicted and …

Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, revealed that the ministry will prioritize the improvement of the Dzongkhag roads with the total estimated budget of Nu. 4.869 bn in the 13th FYP.   From July 2024, the management of Dzongkhag roads will be taken over by the Department of …

A project called ‘Safe City and Neighborhood’ is being proposed in the 13th FYP under RBP with an indicative outlay of Nu. 95 million. The initiative aims to enhance public safety and security through the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras with AI features in Thimphu Thromde, its periphery, and other …