A 44-year-old Bhutanese man, identified as Lama, a Drubdey Drupoen of Paro Kila Goenpa, has died after a suspected fall from elevator shaft at the Hotel Hill View in Jaigaon, India on 2nd January 2025.  Lama was part of a pilgrimage group traveling to Bodhgaya, India.  The incident was reported …

Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET), DN Dhungyel, during the 11th Meet-the-Press session clarified that though the Samtse- Banarhat railway alignment has some issues since the proposed track passes through established tea gardens and some private lands, the alignment has not changed. He said that the Government of …

During the 11th Meet-the-Press session held yesterday, Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung of Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) revealed that the current crematorium located in Hejo will be relocated to Hongtsho. The proposed site in Hongtsho spans 46.45 acres, with 10.20 acres privately owned by 14 plot owners and the …

Sunil Rai, a prisoner of Chamgang jail, has been sentenced to a prison term of 14 years, 11 months and 29 days for killing his cellmate. He was convicted to second-degree voluntary manslaughter. The Thimphu District Court found him guilty of voluntary manslaughter under Section 140(b) of the Penal Code. …

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has forwarded 27 cases to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for prosecution as per its 2023-2024 Annual Report. Covering a wide range of corruption, financial misconduct, and illegal activities involving public servants and private individuals. The cases highlight numerous instances of embezzlement, bribery, and …

The father of a minor victim shared his disbelief and anguish after learning that a medical professional allegedly raped his minor daughter during her hospital visits in Trashigang. He said that he is in disbelief that a medical professional who is supposed to save lives has done such a heinous …

A 25-year-old female Bhutanese student has died in Melbourne, Australia on 11th December 2024.  The Druk Melbourne Association, a Bhutanese community organization along with the Royal Bhutanese Embassy (RBE) in Australia, is providing support to the deceased’s family.  The association is assisting with the repatriation process, coordinating with the relevant …

Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) plans to address the increasing misuse of social media platforms to propagate hate speech, defamation, and derogatory remarks targeting individuals and the nation on social media platforms, like TikTok and other online forums. While recognizing the right of citizens to utilize online platforms for expression, RBP …

On 11th December, 2024, three deaths were reported in Thimphu under varying circumstances.  The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) is investigating all three incidents but has ruled out foul play in all cases. The first incident involved a 43-year-old man found dead in Youselpang.  As per police investigation, the man, who …

Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), during the 10th Meet-the-Press session shared that the ministry has started work on Phase One of the Thimphu Structure Plan (TSP). These projects include renovations to the Clock Tower and its surrounding area, mobility improvements along Norzin Lam, and the …