DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Thimphu police recovered the body of a newborn baby, discarded near the Kuensel office in Changzamtog, Thimphu, on the evening of November 22. A joint investigation with the forensic department could not identify whether the baby was a boy or a girl, as a stray dog had mutilated the body. …

The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed the Bhutan Red Cross Society Bill 2016 after all 44 Members present voted in favour of the Bill to be passed. The Speaker of the House expressed appreciation to all parties involved in drafting the Bill which he said would benefit the country …

On Wednesday, 16 November 2016, the High Court passed its verdict on the 7 kg Chinese gold smuggling case, altering the charges and sentences awarded by the Chukha District Court in September. Chundu Wangchuk and Rinchen Dorji were found guilty of smuggling and sentenced to five non-compoundable years in prison. …

Phuentsholing police arrested a 35-year- old Indian woman, from Birpara, Alipurduar, India for a larceny on November 14. The suspect worked as a maidservant in the complainant’s household. The complainant reported that the suspect had stolen one gold ring worth Nu 18,780, two pairs of gold earrings worth Nu 57,907, …

A total of 12 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and a 360 degree PTZ camera have been installed in the core areas of the border town of Gelephu Thromde (municipality) to improve security and safety. Gelephu Thromde in coordination with the Royal Bhutan Police installed the surveillance cameras to deter …

The ministry of agriculture, together with the education ministry, has plans to establish poultry farms in all central schools to achieve the nutritional goal of three eggs a child a week introduced last year. Schools have been encouraged to make proposals for the poultry farm through the School Agriculture Program …

“Essence” a solo exhibition by artist Pema Tshering, which opened at the Voluntary Artist Studio Thimphu (VAST) gallery in Thimphu on November 3, offers insight into the landscape and people of remote Bhutan. Different sides of multi-faceted Bhutan are depicted in the exhibit. The image of the Buddha appears in …

A 26-year-old man from Chuzagang, Sarpang dzongkhag, died after he was attacked by what are believed to be bees, locally known as khago, at the crossroad near Gelephu dungkhag office, while on his way to work. “Without provocation or warning, a large swarm of bees descended on him,” his wife …

With central schools to source shoes and socks requirement from domestic manufacturers the education minister is now mulling a similar arrangement of food supply from local farmers. “Local vegetables which contain comparatively less chemicals would not only benefit the health of students but also encourage the farmers to produce and …

An 18-year old man has been detained at the community police station in Taba, Thimphu, on suspicion of attempting to rape an 18-year old woman living in Taba. According to the police the incident took place on October 27 when the victim was returning to home after buying some bars …