EV project was aimed at promoting sustainable transport. However, EV owners are not dissatisfied as they share several issues. Yeshey Tshering, coordinator of MG5 EV taxi drivers, highlighted the need for addressing the issues faced by existing EV owners to align with the government’s plans to expand the usage of …
Read More »Teenage pregnancies and issues related to it
According to statistics from Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), a total of 86 cases of teenage pregnancies have been recorded from 2019 till date. As of now in 2024, there were 11 cases registered, 25 cases were recorded in 2023, 8 cases in 2022, 20 cases in 2021, 16 cases in …
Read More »300 mn proposal outlay for Samdrup Jongkhar integrated check post in 13th Five-Year-Plan
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D.N Dhungyel, shared that the government has a Nu 300 million proposal outlay for the Samdrup Jongkhar Integrated Check Post (ICP) in the 13th Five-Year-Plan (FYP). Once completed, the ICP in Samdrup Jongkhar is expected to cater up to 9,818 individuals and 3,251 …
Read More »Home Minister says collaborative effort required to tackle Ponzi scams
During the 4th Meet-The-Press, Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs said that a significant challenge in combating these financial scams is that the key suspects often operate from outside the country, making apprehension difficult. Lyonpo Tshering said many victims are deceived with false promises of business returns, complicating the social …
Read More »Mothithang suspect faces voluntary manslaughter after being shown to be mentally unstable
The forensic medical examination team have asserted a few findings in the murder case of a 24-year-old woman in lower Mothithang. The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) sent the suspect for further medical examination on the assertion of the suspect and his parents that he was mentally unsound. The Psychiatrist testing …
Read More »Body of 13-year-old missing girl discovered in Pamtsho with strangulation marks, head injuries and missing clothes
On 24 May, a body of a girl was discovered in a nearby forest crossing in Pamtsho, Thimphu. The body was identified as a 13-year-old girl, following a report of missing person of her age which was filed with the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) just the night before the incident, …
Read More »Mongar sees drop in maize production
Mongar, a dzongkhag known for its significant maize cultivation, experienced a notable decrease in maize harvest to the tune of 4,369 MT. According to the Saling Gup, while Mongar is the major maize growing dzongkhag, his gewog has seen a decrease in production, having no abundant rain in the last …
Read More »Maize: Lack of highbred seedlings and wildlife conflict hinders main source of livelihood in Mongar
Mongar is known for its significant maize cultivation, but in recent years, the district is experiencing a notable decrease in maize harvest due to monkeys and other wildlife damaging the crop. Human-wildlife conflict is a major issue for the farmers, despite the government providing them with electric fencing to keep …
Read More »5-year-old boy dies in Paro while playing with his Kera
In an unfortunate incident that occurred at a family’s residence in Lango, Paro a 5-year-old boy lost his life while he was playing by himself in a room. The 5-year-old had just enrolled in class PP, and had a normal life like any other kid his age, active and passionate. …
Read More »Contractors must be paid 21 days within work completion: Govt
During the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB) held from 10 to 12 May 2024, Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, said in the current 13th Five-Year Plan, the ministry is going to focus on quality construction and that there is …
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