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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 …
Read More »Cement and sand shortages follow a major construction boom
The construction industry in Thimphu is currently experiencing a significant construction boom. As more and more buildings are erected, the demand for materials such as cement, sand, steel and timber has increased dramatically. However, the demand has caused a shortage of these materials, creating challenges and delays in completing construction …
Read More »How the National Drug Task Force will tackle substance abuse
Following the 115th National Day address from His Majesty the King with regards to substance abuse, the National Drug Task Force (NDTF) was formed to tackle substance abuse and substance abuse disorder (SUD). “An issue that poses a huge threat to our national security, economy, and the wellbeing of our …
Read More »Many Bhutanese lured to be members of a Ponzi scheme making crypto claims
It claims to have 30,000 members in Bhutan Bhutanese citizens, especially the uneducated ones in villages, are being lured to take part in the Tallwin Life Scheme through the social media and mainly Telegram. Although it claims to make use of crypto, the scheme has reached its popularity among rural …
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