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Phuentsholing police recovered the body of a 21-year-old woman from Bebari, India on June 16 at around 1 pm. The deceased had committed suicide by jumping into Dotikhola (Omchu) in Phuentsholing. The incident was reported to Phuentsholing police on June 15 by the manager of Norzang Builder. The incident took …
Read More »Regulating the unregulated regional tourists
The ever increasing number of regional tourists, was discussed in the National Assembly. Member of Parliament of Chhumig Ura, Tshewang Jurmi, asked the Economic Affairs Minister for an update on the number of regional tourist arrival in the country as of now, and also if regional tourism is governed by …
Read More »Govt requests RMA to help reduce bank interest rates to lighten loan burden and strengthen economy
On the issue of lowering the interest rate on bank loans, Finance Minister Namgay Dorji said that, as of now, the status is that the World Bank has completed a study saying it is possible and the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) is in the process of studying the report. “Thorough …
Read More »Commuters and drivers want more bus and taxi pick up and drop stands
Many taxi drivers and commuters that this paper spoke with say the distance between pick and drop stands are long and the location is also inconvenient for them. A 26-year-old private employee said that the long walk to the stand is not easy, and by the time she reaches the …
Read More »A gracious visit from Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand to Bhutan
Her Royal Highness the Princess of Thailand, Makha Chakri Sirindhorn, visited Bhutan and toured a few of the central schools to see agriculture programs started under HRH’s patronage. On the first day His Majesty The King granted an Audience to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand at the Tashichhodzong. …
Read More »NC to discuss unimplemented Acts
During the 17th session of the National Council, the members will be deliberating on issues related to delays in implementation of Acts and also on issues related to illegal migration under the heading of policy review issues. Sangay Khandu, Chairperson of the Legislative Committee and National Councilor of Samtse said, …
Read More »Highest SP seizure by RBP
Thimphu police seized 23,464 capsules of Spasmo-proxyvon (SP) and 88.064 grams of marijuana from a 26-year-old man Arjun Subba from Norbuzingkha, Tshedagang, Dagana. He was arrested in Olakha on the night of May 26, behind ECB building, and was supposed to be the master source. Upon searching his apartment, police …
Read More »MoU on suicide prevention signed between Ministry of Health and RBP
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Ministry of Health and the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) on the implementation of the Action Plan for Suicide Prevention in the country. The same MoU will be signed with other relevant stakeholders. A study over five years from 2009 to 2015 …
Read More » Now you can apply for Australian and UK visas in Thimphu
The new Australian and UK joint Visa application centre was formally opened on 19th of May this week. The event was graced by the Australian Ambassador to Bhutan, Harinder Sidhu and the Honorary Consul for the UK in Bhutan, Mr Michael Rutland. The VAC is a joint venture between Australia, …
Read More »Climate change becomes a talking point in US Presidential race
One of the wonders of the modern world is the Republican Party in the USA and its stand on climate change, as it refuses to believe in it even calling it a hoax. It was the Republican controlled Senate and Congress that prevented President Obama from making the Paris declaration …
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