Lhamoizingkha dungkhag in Dagana has been grappling with frequent fuel shortage. The dungkhag relies on a single fuel station that is supplied by the Druk Petroleum Corporation Limited (DPCL). A fuel stock supplied on Thursday (15 February) ran out the very next day. According to the dungkhag Gup, the fuel …
Read More »42-year-old man found dead in his residence due to carbon monoxide poisoning
In a tragic incident that occurred around 9 am on 10 February 2024, a man aged 42 was found dead at his residence inside the Rinchen Higher Secondary School compound. Upon receiving a medical emergency call from the deceased’s wife, the JDWNRH emergency team quickly responded and arrived at the …
Read More »MoIT minister sets priorities from Southern East-West highway to Railway to Airports
Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), commits to addressing critical issues such as housing and transportation infrastructure. He emphasized his priority to expand home ownership opportunities beyond civil servants to include corporate and private employees. He shared that recognizing the universal need for shelter, he …
Read More »RBP report reveals increase in sexual violence offences while there is decrease in suicide cases
The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) report reveals a rise in sexual violence cases in the year 2023 compared to the previous year, while simultaneously experiencing a decrease in suicide cases. According to RBP report, the number of sexual violence offences increased from 112 in 2022 to 137 in 2023. However, …
Read More »EV owners face challenges with high maintenance cost and fewer charging stations
Bhutan is taking a step towards a low-emission transport system, introduced Electric Vehicles (EV). However, EV owners shares that they are encountering significant hurdles including high maintenance costs, a lack of adequate charging centers, and the burden of monthly loan payments ranging from Nu 25,000 to Nu 30,000. The Executive …
Read More »A man detained by RBP for alleged fatal stabbing of another man
A 28-year-old businessman from Tsirang has been detained by Wangduephodrang police on suspicion of voluntary manslaughter of a 33-year-old private driver from Samdrupjongkhar. The incident occurred on 1 February 2024 at Bajo town, Wangduephodrang. According to Wangduephodrang Polioce Station, the deceased visited the complainant’s residence to attend a ritual for …
Read More »Bhutan ranks 26 in Global Corruption Index and maintains same score
Bhutan experienced a decline in its ranking in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). With a score of 68, Bhutan now ranks 26th among 180 countries and territories, a drop from its previous position of 25th. On 30 January 2024, Transparency International (TI) released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The …
Read More »Mother dies after giving birth to twins in Phuentsholing in tragic maternal death incident
A 31-year-old mother tragically passed away after giving birth to twins in Phuentsholing. The incident has raised concerns about maternal health and the risks associated with childbirth. The deceased’s sister shared that the mother had gone to the hospital for a check-up after experiencing back pain. She was admitted after …
Read More »Intoxicated step dad beats his 8-year-old daughter on TikTok live
In a shocking incident that unfolded on 23 January 2024, at approximately 6.55 pm in Babesa, Thimphu, a distressing act of child battery was captured on a Live TikTok video. The video showcased a netizen engaging in violent behavior, verbally abusing and slapping a young girl. Prompted by this alarming …
Read More »Fire sets Bumzang food factory in Bjemina, Thimphu ablaze
On 23 January 2024, at approximately 1200 hours, a fire broke out at the Bumzang food factory in Bjemina. Eyewitnesses at the factory reported observing smoke emanating from a miniature circuit breaker in the kitchen area. One witness, quick to react, raised the alarm by alerting the workers inside the …
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