The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)’s Annual Reports 2022-2023 mentions that ACC’s overall share of annual national budget has been declining over the years. It has decreased from 0.18 percent in 2018-2019 to 0.06 percent in 2022-2023 and 0.05 percent in 2023-2024. This not only hinders timely clearing of present, as well …

The capital city, Thimphu, is set to undergo a major transformation with the implementation of a 25-year duration Thimphu Structure Plan, set from 2023 to 2047. This comprehensive plan aims to improve various aspects of the city, including the building industry, housing, education and skills, social and cultural development, environment, …

On 28 September evening, the RBP Drug Division in Thimphu busted 6 individuals selling solvents (paint thinner) in the core town. The main dealer, a man is in his 20s, has been selling the solvents to another man in his 40s who, in turn, has been selling the solvent to …

Domestic Violence (DV) has emerged as the most prevalent crime recorded this year at the three police stations in Thimphu. A total of 187 instances of DV have been reported, with the central police station accounting for 95 cases, followed by 70 cases at the south police station and 22 …

The collaborative effort between Bhutan and Thailand to conduct the first kidney transplant surgery in Bhutan is a success.  On 18 September, a 34-year-old woman received a kidney from her 26-year-old sister. Also on 19 September, the second transplant involved a 26-year-old female recipient whose 40-year-old brother donated his kidney …

With a significant shift in dining habits, takeaway and delivery culture is gaining popularity in the country, creating job opportunities for part-time employment and transforming the way people enjoy their favorite meals. Traditionally, most people have cherished the practice of dining together as a family or community. However, with the …

Normally when the Supreme Court issues a verdict one would assume it is the final verdict for the case and that it will be implemented. However, in an intriguing case between a farmer from Paro and an influential former Lam the Supreme Court first changed its signed verdict four months …

An official from Paro College of Education shared that the two boys involved in a rape case has now been suspended. There had been growing outrage after it was found that the two students of the college continued to attend classes normally even after a police investigation established that they …

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) is allowing Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) who will be engaged in caregiving for the elderly, sick and differently-abled household members. This is separate from the Foreign Child Caregiver (FCC) approved so far who are only for parents with young children. The MoICE …

The Paro police has investigated the gang rape case where two students of the Paro College of Education raped a young woman and has forwarded the case to OAG. However, even after the police investigation establishing that gang rape did occur, the two students are freely attending classes in the …