A detailed forensic autopsy report has concluded that the fatal head injuries sustained by detainee Biren Kumar Kafley are most consistent with a fall from a height or from a moving vehicle, rather than an impact from a small or focused object. This is important as it rules out that …
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The National Council (NC) failed to pass the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2025 after the Bill did not secure the required simple majority during the 16th sitting held on 25th December 2025. Of the 23 members present, only 11 voted in favour of the Bill, three voted against …
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Bhutanese embassies, consulates, and permanent missions joined the nation in celebrating the 118th National Day on 17th December 2025. Celebrations worldwide reflected Bhutan’s enduring values of unity and cultural pride, with live telecasts of His Majesty The King’s National Day Address from Bumthang serving as a central highlight. In New …
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The main eyewitness in the death of 33-year-old detainee, Biren Kumar Kafley, is Pema Thinley (34) from Gelephu who had come to Thimphu for the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF). The Bhutanese revisited Pema Thinley again with more detailed questions as the last time around Pema was busy and distracted …
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A 37-year-old man detained in connection with a drug case reportedly died by suicide inside the Haa police detention facility in the early hours of 16th December 2025. Sources shared that the deceased had been under detention at the Haa police station for nearly two months. The police did not …
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National Assembly endorses 9 recommendations under Action Taken Report on crime prevention and reduction Lyonpo Tshering, the Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA), during the presentation of Action Taken Report (ATR) on crime prevention and reduction stated that the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) under strict alcohol control measure, …
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The government is moving forward with amendments to the Information, Communications and Media (ICM) Act of Bhutan 2018 to strengthen enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy on pornographic and violent online content. Presenting the Action Taken Report (ATR) to the National Assembly on 10th December, 2025, the Minister for Industry, Commerce …
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During the Question-Hour, Member of Parliament (MP) of Dewathang–Gomdar constituency, Tshering Penjor, raised concerns over the severe land constraints facing Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde due to extensive institutional land holdings. He questioned the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport on whether the government would consider consolidating institutional facilities and supporting the thromde’s …
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A tragic accident in Mongar claimed the lives of five family members after their vehicle veered off a farm road at Takchhu at around 6 pm on 11th December 2025. The family was returning home from the Mongar Regional Referral Hospital when the accident occurred. Six people were travelling in …
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The family of 33-year-old Biren Kumar Kafley, who was taken into police custody late at night on 12th November 2025 and later brought to JDWNRH in a brain-dead condition before passing away on 23rd November, is calling for an external investigation into the incident, saying they remain unconvinced by the …
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