In a landmark achievement for national infrastructure, 203 out of 205 gewogs in Bhutan are now connected by roads, leaving the nation on the face of total rural connectivity. As per the Dzongkhag Road inventory maintained by the Department of Surface Transport under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the …

The Human Resource Committee of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) Headquarters on 21st January, 2025, completed its investigation into the custodial death of detainee Biren Kumar Kafley. Following the inquiry, disciplinary action has been taken against three officers and five police personnel from the Narcotics, Drugs, and Other Vices Division …

19-year-old Dorji Ganzin, popularly known as Rapper Cutie, was released on bail on 14th January 2026 in connection with a battery case in Thimphu, after he had earlier been granted bail by the Paro District Court on 5th January 2026 involving the Paro stabbing incident. The picture above is of …

Bhutan’s overall crime rate has declined over the past four years as per Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) data, but a closer examination reveals that road accidents, narcotics, sexual offences and cyber fraud are steadily rising. According to RBP statistics covering the period from 2022 to 2025, total general crime cases …

The online videos showing assault in the Paro club and street before the stabbing incident Police are continuing their investigation into the 7th December 2025 stabbing incident in Paro, with one suspect, 20-year-old Kelden (commonly known as Gunda Kelden), still in custody. Another suspect, 19-year-old Dorji Ganzin, a rapper known as Cutie, …

The Royal Bhutan Police have admitted negligence in the custodial death case of Biren Kafley, while maintaining that there was no foul play involved in the incident. An internal inquiry conducted by the Human Resource Committee (HRC), a sub-committee of the Police Service Board (PSB), the highest decision-making body in …

From borrowed boards to certified coach, Singye Rinchen’s journey reflects resilience, passion, and the growing dream to shape Bhutan’s skateboarding culture At 19, Singye Rinchen’s life has already taken more falls and recoveries than most people see in a lifetime. Each scar on his hand tells a story, not of …

The Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority (BCTA), in collaboration with the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), has launched a new Motor Vehicle Crash Data System (MVCDS) on 31st December, 2025, marking a major step toward strengthening road safety, accountability, and evidence-based transport governance in Bhutan. The MVCDS is a centralized digital …

Amid growing public concern and calls from the bereaved family for an independent investigation into a recent custodial death in Thimphu involving 33-year-old Biren Kumar Kafley, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has said that the case is currently under investigation by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) and that the …

The National Council (NC), adopted all seven recommendations proposed by the Economic Affairs Committee (EAC), along with an additional recommendation, based on the Review Report on the Healthcare System. The recommendations focus on addressing key challenges in Bhutan’s healthcare system, including workforce planning, infrastructure development, digital health initiatives, local specialist …