From the birth of Radio NYAB on his birthday in 1973 to the rise of private press, Bhutan’s media journey reflects His Majesty’s foresight and enduring legacy On 11th November 1973, as Bhutan celebrated the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, a small group …
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Punakha Dzongkhag Court on 6th November 2025 sentenced Ugyen Tshering to life imprisonment for the murder of former Dorji Lopen Yonten Gyeltshen that occurred on 2nd July 2025. Ugyen Tshering was charged with murder under Section 138(a) of the Penal Code of Bhutan which states that a defendant shall be …
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As Bhutan prepares to mark the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the spirit of reverence and gratitude transcends borders. From the serene temples of Bangkok to the crisp autumn air of Geneva, Bhutanese embassies and communities across the world are coming together …
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His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, who reigned from 24th July 1972, to 9th December 2006, reshaped Bhutan’s place in the world. Under His Majesty’s farsighted leadership, Bhutan gradually expanded its diplomatic horizons while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural and spiritual values. His Majesty strengthened Bhutan’s …
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In 2006, when His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo travelled across the country to personally speak to the people about Bhutan’s transition to democracy, every gathering became a moment of profound emotion and inspiration. For many Bhutanese, those words were more than a royal message, they were a call to …
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The much-disrupted Damchu–Chukha bypass, which has remained closed after the recent 4-5th October flood, is expected to reopen by 15th November, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT). The Department of Surface Transport (DoST) under MoIT reported that although Project DANTAK promptly deployed restoration teams, traffic has been …
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As concerns mount over the growing misuse of AI-generated Deepfake images targeting women in Bhutan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to holding perpetrators accountable, even those hiding behind fake online identities. During the 21st Meet-the-Press session, the chief program officer, Department of Law and Order …
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The Royal Government of Bhutan, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), is in the final stages of completing the National Housing Strategy (NHS), a comprehensive framework designed to make homeownership more accessible and affordable for all Bhutanese, both in rural and urban areas. According to MoIT Secretary Karma …
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Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) reaffirmed that the safety, dignity, and fundamental rights of Bhutanese workers overseas remain non-negotiable. Speaking at the 21st Meet-the-Press session, MoICE Minister, Namgyal Dorji, said the government’s overseas employment initiatives are guided by the National Strategy for Overseas Employment 2022, which ensures that …
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The Thimphu District Court on 29th October, 2025, sentenced Lekden D. Dorji to life imprisonment for the murder of a 25-year-old women in March 2024, at Changangkha, Thimphu. The Context The mother of Lekden D. Dorji claimed that he had schizophrenia like symptoms from a young age imagining voices and …
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