On 10th April, 2025, Trongsa Dzongkhag Court convicted Member of Parliament (MP) from Nubi Tangsibji, Tashi Dorji, of child molestation and sentenced him to 3 years, 3 months, and 28 days imprisonment. The judgment was rendered involving an incident that took place on 4th September, 2022 when the accused, then …
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Western Bhutan’s air quality has been steadily deteriorating due to continuous forest fires in Thimphu and in nearby dzongkhags like Haa and Paro which are experiencing active and recent fire outbreaks. The air quality has been consistently marked as “Unhealthy” for Sensitive Groups on the Air Quality Index (AQI) scale. …
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The seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) of 2024 will be incinerated at Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL) facility in Gomtu, given its higher-capacity incinerator required for the proper disposal of pharmaceutical drugs. During a Meet-the-Press session held on 1st April 2025, Health Secretary, Pemba Wangchuk, said that the …
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The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has arrested a 38-year-old man from Sarpang, identified as Sonam Dhendup, for allegedly running a rental scam that deceived dozens of people across the country through fake house rental advertisements. According to the Thimphu Police Station (PS), the suspect posed as a landlord or property …
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Recent statistics from judiciary of Bhutan 2024 reveals impressive disposal rates, with a significant percentage of 88. Altogether, courts received 9,839 cases and resolved 8,655 cases in 2024. Dzongkhag courts received a total of 6,987 cases and resolved 6,274 cases, a disposal rate of 90%. 711 cases are pending and …
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On 26th March 2025, the Samdrupcholing Dungkhag Court, Samdrupjongkhar sentenced five inmates for their involvement in the fatal assault resulting in the death of fellow inmate Raj Kumar Acharya (21) during a drunken fight inside Pemathang open-air prison (OAP). The court found two of the accused guilty of voluntary manslaughter, …
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On 27th March 2025, the High Court (HC) sentenced 39-year-old Sonam Norbu to life imprisonment for the murder of 24-year-old Namgay Dolkar, overturning the Thimphu Dzongkhag Court’s previous judgment, which had sentenced him to approximately 15 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter. The father of Namgay Dolkar, Singye Wangchuk said …
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Gusty winds and thick leaf molds fuel the blaze A month has passed since a forest fire broke out in Tsento Gewog, Paro, yet the blaze remains uncontained as of 22nd March, making it one of the longest-burning wildfires. The fire, suspected to have been caused by human activity, ignited …
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The only operational slaughterhouse in Bhutan has come under scrutiny for using outdated and primitive slaughtering methods, raising serious concerns about animal welfare. Report from Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) indicate that the facility lacks modern techniques and adequate infrastructure to ensure humane and efficient processing of livestock. The …
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In a tragic incident, a 26-year-old Bhutanese woman working as a registered nurse in Perth has passed away due to a stroke. The deceased, identified as Yangchen Delkar, succumbed to stroke on 18th March 2025, at the Royal Perth Hospital. In response, the Association of Bhutanese in Perth Incorporated (ABPI) …
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