DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

The Civil Service Reform Act 2022 under section 13 did away with Boards in all the existing laws under the civil service and the concerned ministries were to carry out the functions of the Board. This meant an array of commissions, councils, authorities and committees saw themselves being removed, merged …

Bhutan’s nationwide telecommunications network experienced widespread fluctuations on friday around 11 am, leaving citizens frustrated and disconnected from the digital world. The outage, which began in the early morning hours, impacted essential services and digital communication channels for the telecom users. Bhutan Telecom, said that there were partial fluctuations in …

Attorney General Lungten Dubgyur will be the first AG to be removed from office. This is after the Prime Minister’s Office issued a release saying the AG has been removed from Office with immediate effect. It said the decision was arrived at based on the findings and recommendations of the …

Thimphu Thromde issued a notification on 29 July 2022 to create a more orderly and compliant urban environment. The two divisions involved in the initiative, the Thromde Compliance and Enforcement Division (COeD) and the Operation and Maintenance Division (OnM), have revealed their achievements and observations. On July 29, 2022, Thimphu Thromde implemented …

Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo has outlined the policies to address the declining fertility rates in the country, and emphasized the far-reaching consequences of this trend, not just for individual families, but for the nation as a whole. “The decrease in fertility rates affects not just families, but it will …

With a vision to enhance the popularity of football and foster international collaborations, Bhutan has recently expanded its football player network by inviting players from outside its borders. This progressive step not only brings diversity and fresh perspectives to Bhutanese football, but also creates a platform for cultural exchange and …

According to the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics this year, a total of 56 individuals (41 male and 15 female) have died by suicide. Division XI Thimphu has recorded the highest number of suicide cases with 9 individuals (7 male and 2 female). The age category ranged from 60 years …

In Bhutan, the LGBTQ community continues to face significant challenges, primarily stemming from the lack of acceptance in society, particularly within family units. Despite some sections of society having access to modern media and gaining knowledge about the LGBTQ community, a large percentage of the population remains unaware of their …

In a remarkable journey toward modernization while cherishing the cultural heritage, Bhutan has emerged as a beacon of sustainable innovation and technological integration. Steered by the principles of Gross National Happiness (GNH), Bhutan is deftly navigating the digital landscape, aligning technological strides with a profound reverence for tradition and ecological …

In order to curb crime-related issues, the Crime and Operation Division, RBP has started sensitizing the school students on crime related issues, especially on substance use. In Thimphu, the RBP has visited 5 schools, namely Khuzhuchen Middle Secondary School, Khasadrapchu MSS, Desi HSS and Yangchen Gatshel HSS in this week. …