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On 15th November, 2024, Paro police received a case of suicide initially reported by the doctor on duty when an 18-year-old deceased was brought to the hospital. The investigation team visited the place of occurrence and learnt that the deceased was found dead hanging in his room. The deceased was …
Read More »Phuntsholing Toorsa fire caused by electric short circuit impacted 282 people
The fire which ignited on 7th November, 2024 has destroyed 97 households, with 78 units completely destroyed and 19 partially damaged. Luckily, no human casualties were there as a result of collective efforts by Royal Bhutan Police, Royal Bhutan Army, Desuup, officials from Jaigong counterparts and private individuals delivering fire …
Read More »Mysterious death of a 31-year-old woman in Hejo
On 6th November, 2024, at around 2 pm, a 31-year-old woman was mysteriously found dead at her boyfriend’s residence in Hejo, Thimphu. The initial report was lodged by their neighbor after he understood something might have happened to her as she was found unresponsive to his call from across the …
Read More »Yenlag Throms: Unclear status and funding concerns
The status and funding of Yenlag Throms, planned satellite towns, have been brought to the forefront during the 1st Sitting of the Second Session of the National Assembly on 15th November, 2024. Concerns were raised by Members of Parliament (MPs) regarding the lack of clear classification and inconsistent support for …
Read More »MPs calls for more budget allocation for base course of farm roads and blacktopping
During the question hour session of the National Assembly, MPs highlighted the need for more budget allocation for base course of farm roads and blacktopping of all farm roads leading to larger chiwogs. MP Lhakpa Tshering Tamang from Sergithang Tsirang toed Constituency stressed that the government has pledged to complete …
Read More »Indonesian Ambassador’s second visit to Bhutan: Highlights need for economic collaboration
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Bhutan, Ms. Ina H. Krisnamurthi, concluded a successful second visit to the country, emphasizing the need for increased economic collaboration between the two nations. The Ambassador’s visit, from 3rd to 6th November, was accompanied by a delegation of Indonesian business leaders, signifying the growing interest …
Read More »Including Galem House in Punakha Department of Culture to register 17 historical houses for conservation
The Department of Culture (DoC) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoH) has registered 17 vernacular houses in Bhutan for conservation. The registration of such sites started after the 2009 and 2011 earthquakes, and has been ongoing since early 2012. The research which was in collaboration with the Tokyo National …
Read More »Substance use offence tops crime chart this year
Offence related to substance use tops the crime chart this year. As of 22nd October 2024 RBP recorded 1,541 related cases. A total of 2,717 individuals were arrested for substance use related offence, with 2,339 individuals arrested for abuse and 378 for trafficking. RBP revealed that mosty of these individuals …
Read More »MoIT allocated Nu 350 million for monsoon restoration efforts
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) allocated Nu 350 million for emergency maintenance efforts this year, including monsoon restoration and roadblock clearance. This budget represents an increase from previous years, driven by the inclusion of dzongkhag roads into the Department of Surface Transport (DoST) road network. The allocated funds …
Read More »RBP arrests 33-year-old man for rape of minor
The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has arrested a 33-year-old man as a suspect in a case involving the rape of a minor in Thimphu. The victim, who was underage at the time of the incident, has since turned 18 and gave birth to the suspect’s child. The case came to …
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