DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Thimphu police seized 1 kg of Marijuana Hashish on 14 April at around 1:30 pm that came out to be the highest seized until date. The police arrested the two men who are from Namseling, Thimphu. One is a 44 year old from Samtse, Dorokha while the other is an …

The Police does not work alone to bring down the crime rate as they have to collaborate with many stakeholders like the government, public and communities. Apart from those, the Royal Bhutan Police has a sniffer dog unit called K9-unit, which helps them in many ways. RBP has seven dogs …

Following the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s successful visit to Bhutan, the UK has announced the opening of a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) to further strengthen ties between the two countries. The new VAC is a joint venture with Australia and VFS Global, UK Visas and Immigration’s commercial partner. …

The earthquake that struck Bhutan on Wednesday at around 7.55 pm did not cause any major destruction in the country. The Department of Disaster management in the country has collected and compiled the data from all 20 Dzongkhags to confirm this. While there is no damage reported in most of …

The Finance Minister Lyonpo Namgay Dorji along with the Finance Secretary and Bhutan Lottery Board Chairman Lham Dorji launched the Bhutan Lottery Office in Phuentsholing on friday. Bhutan Lottery already has a board and CEO who will now work out the details and scope of the lottery operations. The ultimate …

The new Minister for Economic Affairs Lyonpo Lekey Dorji’s Thursday was spent on receiving the Dhar from His Majesty, taking an oath office in the Supreme Court followed by receiving traditional silk scarves from well wishers. The new minister had a busy first day in the office on Friday. Lyonpo …

Thimphu police arrested a 34-year-old man from Drujeygang, Dagana on April 2 from Jungshina, Thimphu at around 22:30 hrs. Based upon the information given by an informer, police have arrested the suspect with possession of 32 capsules of Spasmoproxyvon (SP) and 2.28 grms of Marijuana. He has hidden the drugs …

The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute of Conservation and Environment (UWICE) in Bumthang is building a reliable database on all Water birds roosting and thriving in Bhutan by conducting an annual nationwide Water birds survey. The first such survey began from 2014 and officials from relevant organizations and bird enthusiasts have scoured …

With the onset of warm weather after winter, and heavy rainfall across the country, the National Plant Protection Center (NPPC) under the ministry of agriculture is preparing to prevent an outbreak of armyworms which in 2013 affected 16 out of 20 districts in its first outbreak destroying maize and paddy …

His Majesty The King graced the Paro Tsechu on 23rd March , and offered prayers before the Guru Thongdrol, which is unfurled on the final day. His Majesty joined the people to view the Tsechu, and met with the thousands of people gathered there. This being an auspicious year celebrating …