Cannabis hidden in gym equipment and compressors; eight arrested as Bhutan used as transit route The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has detected an emerging trend in drug trafficking through international cargo consignments, with eight individuals arrested so far this year in connection with two cases. According to police, cannabis was …
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The Trashigang Dzongkhag Court has acquitted a Doctor on the charge of rape of a child above 12 years of age, on 26th February 2026. In acquitting the doctor, the court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt the standard required under Bhutan’s Civil and Criminal …
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Victims lost Nu 3.62M as documentation and visa processing fees A total of 46 Bhutanese individuals have allegedly been deceived by an Education Consultancy and Placement Firm (ECPF) Yarab Global Education Consultancy that promised employment opportunities in Canada and other European countries, with the three main suspects believed to have …
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Third automated immigration facility after Phuentsholing and GMC. Samdrup Jongkhar next Bhutan has expanded its automated border management system with the installation of 12 electronic gates (e-gates) at the Paro International Airport under the Nu 60 million investment funded by the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB). The Automated Immigration Clearance …
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The Narcotic Drugs and Other Vices Division (NDOVD) of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in Thimphu arrested three individuals, two Bhutanese and one Indian national on 25th February 2026 for possession of over 28 kilograms (kg) of cannabis in a coordinated operation spanning Thimphu and Phuentsholing. According to NDOVD officials, …
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At 2:20 am, Northbridge in Perth is typically bustling with partygoers enjoying the nightlife in its bars and entertainment hubs, especially on weekends. But the thrill took a different turn on Saturday, 21st February, when a scene resembling a movie sequence unfolded. Police allege that a 24-year-old Bhutanese man carrying …
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As night falls and streets grow quieter, many of Bhutan’s female taxi drivers choose to log off and head home, not because there is no business, but because of fear. While ride requests often increase during the evening hours, particularly in urban centers such as Thimphu, women behind the wheel …
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The Supreme Court on 16th February 2026 upheld the High Court’s judgment sentencing 40-year-old Sonam Norbu to life imprisonment for the murder of 24-year-old Namgay Dolkar, dismissing his appeal. The case stems from the death of Namgay Dolkar in August 2023. On 13th December 2024, the Thimphu Dzongkhag Court had …
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26 participants from PEMA Rehab (Mitshey Yarab Lamzang) completed a five-day iSprint Social Entrepreneurship training program conducted by Innovate Bhutan from 9th to 13th February under the theme “Community by Innovation.” The intensive workshop aimed to equip participants with practical entrepreneurial tools, creative problem-solving skills and the confidence to design …
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Bhutan has ranked 18th out of 182 countries and territories in the Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, scoring 71 out of 100, according to the latest index released on 10th February 2026. Of the 182 countries assessed, 122 scored below 50, indicating that the majority of nations …
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