During the question hour session of National Assembly on 28th November 2025 Members of Parliament raised growing public concerns over the implementation of Road Right of Way (RRoW) rules, highlighting issues of uncompensated land acquisition, inconsistent enforcement, and restrictions on renovating homes built long before the Road Act came into …
Read More »RBP explains incident as family seeks answers in custodial death
Narcotics, Drugs and Other Vices Division (NDOVD) of the Royal Bhutan Police The Narcotics, Drugs and Other Vices Division (NDOVD) of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) said that they did not foresee the accident that led to the death of 33-year-old Biren Kumar Kafley, who was being escorted in a …
Read More »DANTAK initiates Nu 150 mn long-term stabilization measures for Damchu–Chukha bypass to ensure road safety
Project DANTAK is undertaking extensive long-term stabilization works along the Damchu–Chukha bypass after a series of severe rain-induced damages forced repeated closures in October and November this year. The bypass, which lies in a geologically fragile zone, sustained significant pavement damages due to landslides across multiple locations, prompting an emergency …
Read More »Around Nu 600 mn budget estimated for Hongtsho crematorium including land acquisition
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has estimated a total budget of around Nu 600 million for the development of the new Hongtsho crematorium, including the cost of acquiring more than 10 acres of private land. The project initiated to ease growing space constraints at the Hejo cremation ground …
Read More »Family wants answers after father-to-be declared brain dead and then dead after being held in police custody
A police van where detainees or prisoners are taken around in The family of a 33-year-old man is pleading for answers after he was first declared brain dead at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) on 14th November 2025 and then dead on 23rd November at 2 pm, …
Read More »Many Bhutanese targeted in AUD scams with losses exceeding Nu 4 mn
Dozens of Bhutanese have fallen victim to a growing wave of Australian Dollar (AUD) exchange scams, with 45 cases reported in Thimphu alone as of 17th November 2025 involving a total loss of Nu 4,196,035. The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) shared that while all victims are Bhutanese, it remains unclear …
Read More »Two new spiritual sites break ground at GMC on 8th Nov
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) witnessed the groundbreaking of two new spiritual sites on 8th November 2025. The two sites, Kangyur Labyrinth by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon and Kesang Do Ngag Shedrupling Buddhist Institute by Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche will be located in Pelrithang Gewog. The Kangyur Labyrinth, inspired by the Buddha’s …
Read More »His Majesty The Fourth King and the evolution of Bhutan’s mass media
From the birth of Radio NYAB on his birthday in 1973 to the rise of private press, Bhutan’s media journey reflects His Majesty’s foresight and enduring legacy On 11th November 1973, as Bhutan celebrated the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, a small group …
Read More »Ugyen Tshering sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of former Dorji Lopen
Punakha Dzongkhag Court on 6th November 2025 sentenced Ugyen Tshering to life imprisonment for the murder of former Dorji Lopen Yonten Gyeltshen that occurred on 2nd July 2025. Ugyen Tshering was charged with murder under Section 138(a) of the Penal Code of Bhutan which states that a defendant shall be …
Read More »United in devotion: Bhutanese communities and embassies abroad to celebrate 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo
As Bhutan prepares to mark the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the spirit of reverence and gratitude transcends borders. From the serene temples of Bangkok to the crisp autumn air of Geneva, Bhutanese embassies and communities across the world are coming together …
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