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Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) inaugurated the first-ever forensic science laboratory at Serbithang, Thimphu on 23 November. With the establishment of the first-ever forensic science laboratory, the conventional methods that take longer days for DNA Profiling and result interpretation will no longer be a problem. With state-of-the-art instrument installed at the …

A growing chorus of voices is urging financial institutions to enhance assistance to the illiterate individuals struggling to navigate the intricacies of form-filling. The spotlight falls on the moving stories of individuals like a 65-year-old woman, Pema, from Samrupjongkar who recently ventured to Thimphu for medical services with her husband. …

In a heated public debate during the National Assembly Elections on 9 November 2023, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT)’s candidate, Jigme Dorji, addressed the pressing issue of hazelnut production challenges in Mongar, pledging to rectify past mistakes if the party is re-elected. The issue of the trees nor fruiting and adequate …

Three state-of-the-art cold storage facilities in Wangduephodrang, Trashigang and Sarpang, equipped with a capacity of 300 metric tonnes each, is stained by underutilization, as farmers seem hesitant to engage fully with it. Chimme Tshewang, an official from the Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB), revealed that out of the 14 chambers …

Over the past few weeks, there has been growing frustration among people using the online banking App, mBoB, provided by the Bank of Bhutan (BoB). This is not the first time that mBoB has been causing problems for its users. In September 2022, the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) imposed a …

In Nganglam the local police came across a nude photo distribution case. A 15-rear-old girl had an argument with a boy she was dating. The boy as revenge distributed her nude photos she had sent to him to others. A police complaint was launched. During the case investigation, it was …

Bhutan National Bank (BNB) on 9th October 2023 launched the BNB Visa Credit Card Portal, a new and convenient platform that provides its customers with enhanced access to BNB Visa credit card services. This portal is designed to streamline the credit card management process, offering an array of user-friendly features …

In a shocking incident that highlights the dangers of irresponsible driving, an unlicensed driver aged 21, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, caused a devastating car crash injuring 3 individuals. The accident occurred on the expressway near STCBL U-turn in Changzamtog, Thimphu on …

On 28 September evening, the RBP Drug Division in Thimphu busted 6 individuals selling solvents (paint thinner) in the core town. The main dealer, a man is in his 20s, has been selling the solvents to another man in his 40s who, in turn, has been selling the solvent to …

With the high inflationary pressures and the global economies, like America and China facing a slowdown, the question that many are asking is whether Bhutan is also heading for an economic recession? Bhutan’s situation Bhutan’s GDP growth rate is at 4.09 percent, and the inflation rate is at 4 percent …