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The Trashiyangtse district court has issued a ten-year prison sentence to a 28-year-old man for the rape of a 16-year-old girl. The incident took place in Kuenzangling village under Tongzhang Gewog, Trashiyangste Dzongkhag. The incident was reported to the police by the victim’s mother. The convict and the victim initially …

In a bid to enhance healthcare services and alleviate congestion during regular hours, the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) resumed its Special Consultation Services (SCS) in October 2023. However, while patients appreciate the extended consultation hours with specialists, there is growing discontent with the token system in place. …

The formation of Economic Development Board (EDB) leaded by the Prime Minister will consist of key members including the Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment, the Secretaries of Ministry Energy and Natural Resources, and Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment, the President of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, …

The number of students opting for the Arts Stream has decreased in Bhutan. Many of the students are concerned about the declining number of scholarships given to the Arts Stream. The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)  recently announced 103 ex-country scholarship opportunities for the academic year 2024 – 2025. Of …

In a move that has stirred excitement among the residents of Samtse, the new government has pledged to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of an airport there. Recognizing the critical role airports play in bridging communication gaps across international and national borders, the government aims to overcome the challenges …

As taxpayers gear up for the tax season, concerns arise over glitches in the online filing platforms. Users’ express frustration with the RAMIS (Revenue Administration Management Information system) portal, utilized for Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Business Income Tax (BIT) submissions, as well as the recently introduced NDI website for …

The year 2023 saw a surge in crime related to offence of substance abuse with 1,566 offences, as compared to 593 cases of substance abuse recorded in 2022. Decrease in cases of battery was recorded in 2023 with 868 and 1,283 in 2022, larceny with 286 and 308 and burglary …

Thimphu Thromde, in collaboration with the traffic police, initiated a priority lane pilot test along the motorway. This trial, aimed at streamlining traffic and improving response times for emergency vehicles, has sparked a range of opinions among drivers and commuters. The recently issued notification by Thromde outlines the eligibility criteria …

The General Round of the 4th National Assembly (NA) Elections 2023-2024 saw a disappointing outcome for women’s representation, as only two out of five female candidates won seats in NA. This is a setback from the previous years, when more women were elected to the Parliament. The National Council election …

The four candidates of Wangdue Phodrang shed light on issues in their two constituencies of Nyishog Saephu and Athang Thedtsho, such as water shortages, human-wildlife conflict, potato price variations and inadequate road connections. Karma Dorji, BTP candidate from Nyishog Saephu constituency, identified agriculture product marketing as the major issue in …