The rural areas in Bhutan are deserted as more and more people flock to the cities. The trend of rural-urban migration has hit Gungtong hard, leaving behind empty homes, abandoned fields and a dwindling population. Historically, Bhutan has been predominantly a rural country, with agriculture as the main source of …

In the recent data shared by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), from January 2023 till date, it is found that a total of 874 cases related to drug abuser and traffickers have been caught. With the maximum number of 306 being caught in Thimphu, 276 in Phuentsholing, 60 in Gelephu, …

On 12 July 2023, the Chithuen Phendhey Association (CPA) held an Active Network Workshop, aiming to address the challenges confronted by individuals affected by drug laws and policies, discrimination and post-restoration difficulties. In order to create awareness and mobilize support for these individuals, the workshop voiced the challenges and issues …

The Middle East’s strong infrastructure and rapid development projects have created a demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers, which Bhutanese individuals who meet the requirements are eager to fill. The ability to send remittances back home to support their families and contribute to Bhutan’s economy is another motivating factor for …

Facial recognition is to be used to identify a person’s identity for National Digital Identity (NDI), Digital Wallet. The Government Technology (GovTech) Bhutan has collected fingerprints and facial photos during the nationwide biometric data collection. The stored fingerprints and photos will be used case by case based on requirements. “We …

During the virtual 50th Meet the Press on 30th June, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade was asked about the trade routes for Bhutan. Lyonpo Dasho Dr Tandi Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade replied saying, “There are lots of problems and things that should …

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 …