The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) said that the Zilukha zebra crossing accident victim, who recently traveled to the Chittagong Medical College and her family was initially unsure about her admission, has successfully completed her admission. The RCSC said following the student’s unfortunate accident on 9th June (just a day …
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Five others await sentencing, including one for heroin and four for cannabis trafficking Paro Dzongkhag Court on 14th July 2025 sentenced a 28-year-old Indian national, Meghan Vijay Gujuran, to 17 years imprisonment for illicit trafficking of 9.730 kgs heroin into Bhutan. However, during the interrogation following his arrest, Meghan denied …
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The 20-year-old victim in the Zilukha zebra crossing accident case has not yet recovered from her extensive injuries, but she still opted to travel to Chittagong Medical College to try and secure her MBBS scholarship seat. The victim’s mother said that her daughter was really worried about missing an entire …
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As the Monsoon Lucky Bumper 2025 draw captivated the nation on 1st July, with its staggering Nu 20 million (mn) top prize, some people have been questioning the layers of transparency and technical precision involved behind the scenes. However, the Bhutan Lottery Limited (BLL) said they have developed a comprehensive …
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The Bhutan Innovation Lab, aimed at transforming how public policy is developed and implemented, was officially launched on 10th July in Thimphu by the Prime Minister (PM), Dasho Tshering Tobgay, and UNDP Resident Representative (RR), Mohammad Younus. Although inaugurated this month, the Lab has been operational for the past four …
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Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) uncovered a troubling issue during routine market inspections: cement bags failing to meet the required weight standards. This discovery has triggered further investigations and opened discussions with manufacturers to protect consumers and maintain market fairness. The issue first emerged during an inspection at a …
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In response to the ongoing challenges faced by patients seeking services at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), a joint team comprising officials from the National Medical Services (NMS), the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Ministry of Health is working to implement changes to the hospital’s token system …
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Bhutan has officially launched its partnership with Binance Pay, introducing a national-level cryptocurrency payment system aimed at international travellers. The Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Richard Teng, arrived in the country this week to mark the occasion. Alongside him, a group of international influencers from key global markets is currently …
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The Punatsangchu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHPA II), is 99 percent complete as of the end of June 2025. The target date for commissioning of units 5 and 6 are mid-July 2025 and mid-August 2025 respectively. There are no issues as of now for units 5 and 6. Assembly and erection works for …
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During the 17th Meet-the-Press session held on 4th July 2025, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk confirmed that Bhutan faces minimal to negligible risk of radiation and nuclear emergencies originating within the country. Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk clarified that this is largely due to Bhutan’s complete reliance on hydropower for its electricity needs …
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