The Office of Attorney General (OAG) has raised concerns about the high attrition rate affecting their ability to effectively review cases. As of 31 October, OAG has received a total of 786 cases involving 1,450 defendants. Of these, 748 cases were referred from the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) with 1,299 …

The South Police Division has apprehended two men in their 30s related to burglaries in Thimphu. Though the suspects have confessed to seven cases of burglary, only four cases have been reported. 2 reported cases of burglary are in Babesa and 2 in Olakha. The places of occurrence are all …

Expanding the size of the economy to USD 10 billion by 2034 from the current level of approximately USD 2.85 billion in 2022, Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) manifesto aims to propel Bhutan towards a high-income nation by 2034 and achieve economic self-reliance and promote an open and progressive economy. Economic …

The theme for the 6th Royal Highland Festival was “Developing Highland Sustainability and Climate Resilience”. The festival witnessed a total of 4,157 participants with 119 international visitors.  The Gasa Dzongda Jigme Namgyal shared the that overview of the program was categorized under the broad components, which were highland tradition and …

The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Canberra, Australia with the support of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Western Sydney University (WSU), commissioned a guide for export from Bhutan to Australia in the form of a case study titled “Expanding Horizons: A Guide for Export Growth from Bhutan …

The National Council (NC) on 17 October 2023 adopted the Agreement on Movement of Traffic-in-Transit between the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan. All the 23 members present in the house voted in favor. The agreement opens up new avenues for trade and economic development. It …

The Prime Minister presented the State of The Nation (SOTN) Report during the Tenth Session of the Third Parliament of Bhutan on friday. The SOTN Report unveiled the 13th Five-Year Plan, outlining a comprehensive set of strategies aimed at achieving “sustainable, safe, inclusive, resilient, and livable human settlements” and “safe, …

In a series of recent drug bust operations, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has taken robust actions against the smuggling of illicit drugs, further reaffirming the country’s commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for its citizens. On 12 October 2023, the Rinchending Integrated Check Post (ICP) personnel arrested …

Deceptive practices are rampant these days with an alarming increase in scams related to house rentals, furniture, vehicles, clothing, and other commodities. What is also worrisome is that it is mainly the youth involved in these fraudulent activities, particularly through the virtual wallet mobile application known as goBoB. According to …

In a shocking incident that highlights the dangers of irresponsible driving, an unlicensed driver aged 21, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, caused a devastating car crash injuring 3 individuals. The accident occurred on the expressway near STCBL U-turn in Changzamtog, Thimphu on …