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Facial recognition is to be used to identify a person’s identity for National Digital Identity (NDI), Digital Wallet. The Government Technology (GovTech) Bhutan has collected fingerprints and facial photos during the nationwide biometric data collection. The stored fingerprints and photos will be used case by case based on requirements. “We …
Read More »Bhutan looking at rail routes to avoid Gunda Tax and Suvidha App for its exports to Bangladesh
During the virtual 50th Meet the Press on 30th June, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade was asked about the trade routes for Bhutan. Lyonpo Dasho Dr Tandi Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade replied saying, “There are lots of problems and things that should …
Read More »Strengthening care and aftercare services for individuals with substance use disorder
The National Recovery Symposium was graced by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen on 28 June, with the aim to to help address the issues of substance use and substance use disorder, strengthen continuing care and aftercare services for individuals coping with substance use disorder (SUD) and to foster the development of …
Read More »Bhutan wins 2 Golds and 1 Silver Medal in Special Olympics Held in Berlin, Germany
Bhutan won gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games held in Berlin, Germany. Nima Yoezer Nima Yoezer won two gold medals. He first competed against Spain and Uzbekistan in the shot put category to win gold and he got his second gold in the 100 meters race …
Read More »Alleged attempted rape case in Samtse involving police officer
Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, failed to return home after a school program on June 10, leaving their parents in distress. The girls’ prolonged absence, spanning two nights, deepened the worry of their parents, prompting them to approach the school authorities for assistance. Acting swiftly, the school authorities …
Read More »Knife-Wielding ex-husband strikes former wife’s husband and burns house down in Dagana
Mani Kumar Ghishing, the Gup of Gesarling gewog, Dagana, shared that around 1 am on 13 June, he received a call from Him Raj Subba, the Tshogpa of Tashithang, reporting a criminal incident involving the victim Garja Man Subba. It was reported that his hands were cut by his wife’s …
Read More »Bhutan’s growing vehicle population claims nearly 100 lives and leaves 600 injured each year.
Bhutan, a developing nation, is grappling with the consequences of its burgeoning vehicle population. As of June 30, 2022, the country recorded a total of 122,865 registered motor vehicles. Shockingly, this has resulted in nearly 100 deaths and over 600 injuries each year. Road safety has become a global concern, …
Read More »Traffic-in-Transit adopted by NA to boost trade
On June 13, the house unanimously ratified both the agreement and protocol on movement of Traffic in Transit between the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB). All the 44 members present and voting, voted in its favor. The protocol provided the framework to ensure greater …
Read More »Bhutan-Bangladesh Traffic-in-Transit Agreement to bolster trade
On 9 June 2023, Lyonpo Karma Dorji, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) as the member in-charge of the agreement introduced the Agreement on the Movement of Traffic-in-Transit between the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan. The minister submitted that the Agreement will provide the …
Read More »Dedicated Police Division and Drug crackdown units to combat drug smuggling
In line with the National Drug Task Force (NDTF), the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in coordination with the Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) are conducting drug tests for all the Professional Driving License holders (PDL) to ensure road safety. The RBP has arrested a total of 1,194 people under …
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