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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …