20-year-old Gyem Lham is semi-blind and has Cerebral Palsy. She was unable to continue her schooling after the third grade in Dagana, as it was challenging for her to manage on her own in the school hostel. Gyem Lham had no option but to return to her village. But her …

According to the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics this year, a total of 56 individuals (41 male and 15 female) have died by suicide. Division XI Thimphu has recorded the highest number of suicide cases with 9 individuals (7 male and 2 female). The age category ranged from 60 years …

In Bhutan, the LGBTQ community continues to face significant challenges, primarily stemming from the lack of acceptance in society, particularly within family units. Despite some sections of society having access to modern media and gaining knowledge about the LGBTQ community, a large percentage of the population remains unaware of their …

The news of the closure of a major entertainment club, Thimphu Club, in the capital comes as a surprise to many of its customers, and also leaves 20 employees of the club, mostly women in their 20s, out of a job. 18 of them worked as permanent staff with their …

In order to curb crime-related issues, the Crime and Operation Division, RBP has started sensitizing the school students on crime related issues, especially on substance use. In Thimphu, the RBP has visited 5 schools, namely Khuzhuchen Middle Secondary School, Khasadrapchu MSS, Desi HSS and Yangchen Gatshel HSS in this week. …

As the Ministry of Finance has been receiving numerous queries for clarification on the pay structure reform and pay revision from the finance and HR personnels, on 16th August the Ministry made a clarification. It said as per BCSR 2018, Public servants on Long Term Training (LTT) are eligible for …

The comprehensive screening of professional drivers, totaling 3,987, consisting of 278 bus drivers, 2335 taxi drivers, 776 other drivers including tourist drivers, truck drivers, and other show 233 individuals had tested positive for substance use. These are 19 taxi drivers, 1 bus driver, 40 other drivers, and 173 others. The …

The enduring and deeply rooted friendship between Bhutan and India took center stage at the Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul’s Literature Festival held on 15 August. A panel discussion featuring Ambassador Major General Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan to India, shed light on the nuances and significance of the Bhutan-India relationship, echoing …

A growing number of motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians has raised concerns about pedestrian safety. In the current year, there have been a total of 27 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians, with 13 occurring in Thimphu and 14 in other dzongkhags. Similarly, 36 motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians was recorded …

Families in Lhuntse are mourning the loss of their loved ones as the search for the missing continues following a devastating flash flood in Ungar village under Lhuentse Dzongkhag. Gingtu Tenzin, a Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) work supervisor who is a survivor of the flood in Lhuntse shared his …