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29-year-old para-athlete Kinley Dema has made the nation proud by securing top 10 ranking in the world for women’s 10m Air Rifle at the recent Paralympic Games in Paris.  She scored an impressive 616.8 points. Despite being born with a disability that prevents her from walking, Kinley discovered her passion …

A recent World Bank report underscores the urgent need for Bhutan to strengthen its climate resilience and financial strategies to combat the growing risks of climate change. Bhutan faces significant threats from natural hazards, such as flash floods, landslides, and forest fires, which not only jeopardize its environment but also …

Last year the Dental Department was set up in Taba, Thimphu to address the decentralization of healthcare services beyond Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) premise. The relocation was intended to address growing patient demand and alleviate congestion at JDWNRH by distributing services more evenly across different regions. By …

As of 31 August 2024 battery cases, particularly domestic violence (DV), still tops the crime chart in Thimphu. The Royal Bhutan Police record show 148 cases of DV reported in Thimphu. So far in the year, a total of 558 criminal cases were recorded in Thimphu, with the highest cases …

During the 7th Meet-the-Press session, concerns were raised about patients being referred too late, as reported by doctors in Kolkata, India. This issue is perceived as a shortcoming in the healthcare system. To this, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, said that patients are sent to Kolkata specifically during their final …

An 80-year-old grandmother who usually stays by herself shared that during the Dechencholing flooding, as usual, she was alone. She heard sounds of water splash, and by the time she got outside, she could witness river carrying sands, boulders, mattress and even an altar being washed up, although the river …

A 21-year-old man has allegedly stabbed his 29-year-old friend, in a fit of anger, outside a bar in Hejo, Thimphu. The incident occurred when the two men, supposedly close friends, had an argument over lagay – the white gho sleeves. According to eyewitnesses, the men were visibly under alcohol intoxification …

5 deaths and 86 injuries in 123 accidents in last 6 months in Thimphu Drunk driving and speeding continue to be the primary cause of accidents in Thimphu, with 123 accidents recorded as of July 2024. The statistics includes 86 injuries and 5 deaths. A recent accident was on 27 …

One major concern over the past few roadblocks has been that roadblocks in Boxcut were mainly caused by landslides which is further amplified during rainy seasons. This has posed a high risk to travelers every monsoon. Although, Department of Surface Transport (DoST) conducted a detailed geotechnical study to identify countermeasures …

On 13 July 2024, a landslide at a private construction site in Khuruthang, Punakha, tragically claimed the life of 1 Indian worker earlier this week. The incident occurred when loose soil in the construction site came off during the work and buried the workers.   Three other Indian laborers working at …