The National Recovery Symposium was graced by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen on 28 June, with the aim to to help address the issues of substance use and substance use disorder, strengthen continuing care and aftercare services for individuals coping with substance use disorder (SUD) and to foster the development of …

Bhutan won gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games held in Berlin, Germany. Nima Yoezer Nima Yoezer  won two gold medals. He first competed against Spain and Uzbekistan in the shot put category to win gold and he got his second gold in the 100 meters race …

Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, failed to return home after a school program on June 10, leaving their parents in distress. The girls’ prolonged absence, spanning two nights, deepened the worry of their parents, prompting them to approach the school authorities for assistance. Acting swiftly, the school authorities …

Mani Kumar Ghishing, the Gup of Gesarling gewog, Dagana, shared that around 1 am on 13 June, he received a call from Him Raj Subba, the Tshogpa of Tashithang, reporting a criminal incident involving the victim Garja Man Subba. It was reported that his hands were cut by his wife’s …

Bhutan, a developing nation, is grappling with the consequences of its burgeoning vehicle population. As of June 30, 2022, the country recorded a total of 122,865 registered motor vehicles. Shockingly, this has resulted in nearly 100 deaths and over 600 injuries each year. Road safety has become a global concern, …

On June 13, the house unanimously ratified both the agreement and protocol on movement of Traffic in Transit between the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB). All the 44 members present and voting, voted in its favor. The protocol provided the framework to ensure greater …

On 9 June 2023, Lyonpo Karma Dorji, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) as the member in-charge of the agreement introduced the Agreement on the Movement of Traffic-in-Transit between the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Royal Government of Bhutan. The minister submitted that the Agreement will provide the …

In line with the National Drug Task Force (NDTF), the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in coordination with the Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA) are conducting drug tests for all the Professional Driving License holders (PDL) to ensure road safety. The RBP has arrested a total of 1,194 people under …

The construction industry in Thimphu is currently experiencing a significant construction boom. As more and more buildings are erected, the demand for materials such as cement, sand, steel and timber has increased dramatically. However, the demand has caused a shortage of these materials, creating challenges and delays in completing construction …

Following the 115th National Day address from His Majesty the King with regards to substance abuse, the National Drug Task Force (NDTF) was formed to tackle substance abuse and substance abuse disorder (SUD). “An issue that poses a huge threat to our national security, economy, and the wellbeing of our …