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The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) inaugurated its fourth community police centre (CPC) yesterday at Babesa after the success of the other three CPCs in the capital, which has helped in reducing crime rates. Records with the police show major offences like chorten vandalism, burglary, larceny and mischief, battery and auto …

The increased number of the Cordyceps collectors every year poses a threat to the sustainability of the resource. A survey conducted by the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment found that the collectors were ignorant about the threat and also seemed least bothered by it. An official from the …

Some villagers in lower Kheng in Zhemgang, who have been employed as laborers by contractors in various construction work sites on the Gomphu – Panbang highway, say that the contractors are being extremely stern, and are also blatantly breaching labour laws. As per the national labour norms, all employees in …

Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tshering Pem Wangchuck officially handed over the educational materials for the Special Education Program to the Ministry of Education (MoE) at YDF, Thimphu on July 24. Her Majesty is the co-chair of the Bhutan Foundation and the presentation marked its continued support to children with …

With its prime objective of participating in the democratic process to give more choice to the people, Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) will continue to exist as a registered political party in the aftermath of its loss during the primary round. DCT’s president Lily Wangchhuk said, “We are currently working on …

A fourteen-member delegation of the National Council led by the Hon’ble Chairperson leave for an eight-day parliamentary visit to India today on the invitation of the Government of India. The members of the delegation include Chairpersons of the Foreign Relations Committee and Economic Affairs Committee of the National Council. This …

Bhutan Kuen-Nyam party (BKP) stands its ground to remain as an active, strong, and responsible political party despite being disqualified from contesting the primary round since it did not have candidates from Gasa. The party will strongly pursue its aims and objectives, and plans to work hard, guided by its …

For the residents in Thimphu who are busy and cannot make it in time to pay their bills, there is some help on the way. A group of young college graduates have initiated a business service called ‘Ezzee Billers’ – to ease bill payments from the comfort of home. The …

A 25-year-old man was detained by the Wangdue Phodrang police after an official complaint was lodged against him by a 15-year-old, for sexually abusing her. The incident dates back to June 26 during the cordyceps collection season, when the victim along with her maternal uncle had gone to pick cordyceps …

The first of its kind event, the annual environmental fair and research symposium, organized by Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) will be held at the Clock Tower Square, Thimphu tomorrow. The event will offer a platform for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students to share their environmental conservation knowledge and experiences …