In what is seen as groundbreaking development and challenging traditional gender roles, 6 women have taken up driving Bolero vehicles to financially support their families in Thridangbi, Mongar. These women, who are all relatives from the same village, have shown remarkable resilience and determination in pursuing this unconventional path. Among …

South Thimphu Police station (STPS) arrested a 47-year-old man  on 16th April, 2024 for vandalizing a chorten in Hamgue village, Gengye gewog, Thimphu two years ago. The case was brought to light by a farmer when he noticed the incident on 15th May, 2022 and immediately reported it to the …

As of 30 April 2024, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has successfully collected fines amounting to Nu 1,027,200 for unethical business practices. Additionally, CCAA has facilitated refunds amounting to Nu 30,000 for aggrieved consumers. A total of nine consumer complaints were registered in April, with 5 cases successfully …

During the 3rd Meet-the-Press session held on 26 April at Zhichenkhar (CBS), Thimphu, Lyonpo D.N Dhungyel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET), shared that discussion on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bhutan and Thailand has been initiated.  The two sides have agreed to hold the first …

Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the 3rd Meet-the-Press held on Friday said that the Cabinet has come to the conclusion to allow only the low-income earners to reside in the Changjiji Housing Colony. He said that for tenants, to be able to stay in the colony, the income earning …

Mongar is grappling with a surge in motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and domestic violence (DV) cases, with 15 MVAs and 12 DV cases reported as of April 2024. Additionally, 1 case of rape of child above 12 years and 1 incident of auto stripping have been recorded. The dzongkhag has …

STCBL is set to open additional Fuel Retail Outlets (FROs), with 3 at Nobding, Chumme and Daga Throm within a month. 2 FROs are to be commissioned by the end of this year in  Gakiling, Haa and Nganglam, Pema Gatshel. Officials from STCBL shared there were many requests for a …

As per Royal Bhutan Police’s (RBP) statistic 2023, there were 3,669 individuals arrested, which includes 356 individuals below 18 years of age, 1,545 youths, and 1,768 adults. Offence wise, 2,810 individuals were arrested for substance use, 759 for trafficking, 61 illegal sales of inhalants and solvents and 39 illegal possessions. …

The renowned story of Bhutan’s Romeo and Juliet, Gasa Lami Singye and Changyul Boom Galam has been told and retold over generations, and also made into several movies by the Bhutanese film industry. The story is believed to have taken place around the 17th century. Galem was a beautiful woman …

The recent incident of three cases of gold smuggling reported at the Paro International Airport, shows Bhutan is being used as an international route by gold smugglers. Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) said that earlier mostly Indian carriers were involved in the gold smuggling. However, in the past few days, the …