South Thimphu Police Station (STPS) apprehended four individuals in connection with the theft of construction materials worth Nu 150,000 on 7 October2024. The incident occurred on 30 September, when a private construction owner reported the disappearance of 17 rolls of copper electric wires from his construction site.  CCTV footage in …

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has come across yet another pyramid scheme which has drawn a suspected 1,000 Bhutanese. Surprisingly, the scheme’s upfront deposit fee has been recorded as the highest one so far, as initial members are asked to deposit a sum of Nu 650,000.  CCAA shared …

Lyonpo Tshering, Minister of Home Affairs, during the 8th Meet-the-Press Session emphasized the critical need for collective action in the preservation of chortens and lhakhangs, He stated that these sacred sites are a shared heritage, and safeguarding them is a responsibility that must be shouldered by all. He highlighted that …

During the 8th Meet-the-Press Session, Lyonpo Tshering, Minister of Home Affairs emphasized that the installation of traffic lights in Bhutan is premature. He said that while traffic lights are not in the immediate plans, ensuring safety for both vehicles and pedestrians remains a top priority. He said, “We are planning …

Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk, the Minister of Health, in a significant announcement during the 8th Meet-the-Press Session revealed that the ministry is in the advanced stages of developing a long-term strategy document aimed at establishing Bhutan as a Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine (Sowa Rigpa). This initiative seeks to enhance …

In a significant development of transport, Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, during the 8th Meet-the-Press Session, shared that the Department of Surface Transport (DoST) has identified 21 critical dzongkhag roads for improvement in the current fiscal year (FY). This decision follows extensive consultations with Dzongkhag Administrations …

On 27 August 2024, the High Court (HC) passed a judgement deferring the charge of aiding and abetting against Robin in the Paro College rape case. As per the judgement, OAG failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that Robin planned with Thinley to commit the rape. Also, as per …

A 27-year-old man, a former monk, has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of his 16-year-old stepdaughter resulting in her pregnancy.  The abuse is said to have happened in the absence of the girl’s mother. The distressing incident came to light when family members began inquiring about the father …

Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region is built on Bhutan’s reputation for stability and peace. As a Vajrayana kingdom, GMC’s vision of mindful living in the 21st century is guided by a profound spiritual heritage. On the question of what is mindfulness, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, a renowned …

The panel discussion on the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) in Bhutan, included AI’s role in enhancing efficiency and personalization, and AR’s ability to bridge digital and physical worlds. The panelists highlighted the importance of ethical AI, aligning with Bhutan’s values of Gross National Happiness (GNH), …