DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

His Majesty The King’s upcoming 10th to 18th October visit to Australia has sparked joy, pride, and a deep sense of patriotism within the Bhutanese living in Australia.   The Royal Visit is expected to draw a large gathering of Bhutanese from various cities, such as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, …

On 17 September 2024, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) forwarded the Phuentsholing accident case to Office of Attorney General (OAG), charging the 18-year-old excavator driver with negligent homicide. At around 8:30 am, a devastating incident occurred on 16 August 2024, when an excavator hit a 32-year-old woman along with her …

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) have charged 26-year-old Tshering Cheten (Choiten), the main accused in  the murder of 13-year-old Sumitra Chhetri in Pamtsho, Thimphu with felony murder. The case was forwarded to the District Court in Thimphu, and is currently ongoing. The police …

22 backed out due to various reasons despite being selected To enhance STEM education across Bhutan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is making progress in addressing the shortage of qualified STEM teachers in public schools. During the 33rd session of Parliament, Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, addressed …

Gyalsung, Bhutan’s National Service, was launched simultaneously across 4 Academies, on 5 September 2024.  As the first batch of Gyalsups embarked on this new journey, they shared a range of emotions from nervousness to excitement.  Their reflections highlight the personal challenges and growth they are experiencing, as well as their …

Following the recent decision to lift the vehicle import ban, both the general public and automobile dealers initially responded with enthusiasm. This eagerness was reflected in the surge of inquiries. However, as the moratorium ended, many began to express dissatisfaction due to a noticeable increase in vehicle prices. Despite these …

On 29th January 2024, the Prime Minister issued two directives to the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) on tourism which had to do with increasing tourist arrivals and promotion of tourism in border towns in the south. After that committees were formed and a series of meetings were …

According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), an agreement was concluded on 27 August 2024 to establish a unified Internal Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) and accompanying guidelines. These documents, developed in collaboration with the Financial Institutions Association of Bhutan (FIAB), have now been distributed to the Financial Institutions (FIs). Finance …

During the recent Meet-the-Press session, the Agriculture and Livestock Minister, Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho, outlined several initiatives under the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) to enhance meat production domestically, reduce reliance on imports, and promote food security. The minister explained the delicate balance between spiritual traditions and economic needs, recognizing the increasing …

Regarding the suicide of the 13-year-old boy on 5th August, police officials have reported that the deceased’s sister discovered a suicide note, which according to the police was not shared during the incident because the sister had forgotten to mention it. According to the police, the boy’s suicide note does …