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Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, failed to return home after a school program on June 10, leaving their parents in distress. The girls’ prolonged absence, spanning two nights, deepened the worry of their parents, prompting them to approach the school authorities for assistance. Acting swiftly, the school authorities …

The Budget Report of FY 2023-24 highlights the performance of SOEs and the loan exposure. There are thirteen SOEs directly under the MoF, including eleven wholly-owned and two majority-owned. MoF SOEs made contributions of Nu 245.5 million (mn) in 2022 in the form of taxes and dividends. The losses suffered …

The construction industry in Thimphu is currently experiencing a significant construction boom. As more and more buildings are erected, the demand for materials such as cement, sand, steel and timber has increased dramatically. However, the demand has caused a shortage of these materials, creating challenges and delays in completing construction …

In the wake of the global pandemic, the education system in Bhutan has undergone a significant transformation, shifting from the traditional face-to-face teaching to digital education. While this transition has provided opportunities for some students, it has also widened the existing inequalities, as digital education requires laptops, smart phones and …

Anim Damchoe has further appealed to the Supreme Court The High Court convicted Damchoe Choden aka Anim Damchoe to nine years in prison for misappropriation of funds and possession of unexplained wealth. The High Court judgment was passed on 16 May 2023, which has fully reversed the previous judgment of …

Pemagatshel Dzongkhag Court upheld Nganglam Dungkhag Court’s judgment and convicted Nganglam OC Jamyang Dorji to six months in prison in connection to sexual harassment of a female constable. The Dzongkhag Court passed the judgement on 8 May 2023 while the Dungkhag Court passed the judgment on October 2022. Defendant Jamyang …

A father of a 7-year-old student studying in the Lhamoizingkha Central School has lodged a complaint against the English teacher for beating up his son on 1 May 2023. The incident was reported to police on 2 May and accordingly a case has been investigated. The teacher (suspect) confessed to …

For the fourth quarter of 2022, that is from October 2022 to December 2022, Bhutan saw a decrease in the price of exports while there was an increase in the price of the imports according to the report published by National Statistics Bureau (NSB). Year-on-year inflation of the export goods …

Thousands of young age pole size trees are being harvested every year for the hoisting of prayer flags which is causing a serious negative impact on forest resources. In order to protect the harvesting of young pole wood, UNDP has initiated the use of durable alternative mild steel (MS) poles …

A total of 40,665 tourists have arrived in Bhutan from 23rd September 2022 until 15th April 2023. Out of this figure, 23,944 are Indian guests who have paid Nu. 1,200 per person, per night, while 16,721 are other international guests paying USD 200 per person, per night. Out of the …