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The first case occurred on 31 May, when a 29-year-old army personnel was bitten by a stray dog at the Tareythang army outpost. The dog was later found to be rabid and had bitten three other people: an 8-year-old boy, an 18-year-old woman, and a 5-year-old boy in the first …

Currently, the number of school counsellors falls short of the recommended standard, which suggests having one counsellor for every 400 students. The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has recently announced three vacancies for counsellors, but there were approximately 19 resignations in the counselling service during the first five months of …

The National Assembly passed the pay revision bill on 26 June with all 42 members voting yes. The Economic and Finance Committee (EFC) chairperson MP Kinga Penjor said that the committee felt that the 12 days annual leave granted by RCSC was not enough. This was supported by the majority …

Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, failed to return home after a school program on June 10, leaving their parents in distress. The girls’ prolonged absence, spanning two nights, deepened the worry of their parents, prompting them to approach the school authorities for assistance. Acting swiftly, the school authorities …

The Budget Report of FY 2023-24 highlights the performance of SOEs and the loan exposure. There are thirteen SOEs directly under the MoF, including eleven wholly-owned and two majority-owned. MoF SOEs made contributions of Nu 245.5 million (mn) in 2022 in the form of taxes and dividends. The losses suffered …

The construction industry in Thimphu is currently experiencing a significant construction boom. As more and more buildings are erected, the demand for materials such as cement, sand, steel and timber has increased dramatically. However, the demand has caused a shortage of these materials, creating challenges and delays in completing construction …

In the wake of the global pandemic, the education system in Bhutan has undergone a significant transformation, shifting from the traditional face-to-face teaching to digital education. While this transition has provided opportunities for some students, it has also widened the existing inequalities, as digital education requires laptops, smart phones and …

Anim Damchoe has further appealed to the Supreme Court The High Court convicted Damchoe Choden aka Anim Damchoe to nine years in prison for misappropriation of funds and possession of unexplained wealth. The High Court judgment was passed on 16 May 2023, which has fully reversed the previous judgment of …

Pemagatshel Dzongkhag Court upheld Nganglam Dungkhag Court’s judgment and convicted Nganglam OC Jamyang Dorji to six months in prison in connection to sexual harassment of a female constable. The Dzongkhag Court passed the judgement on 8 May 2023 while the Dungkhag Court passed the judgment on October 2022. Defendant Jamyang …

A father of a 7-year-old student studying in the Lhamoizingkha Central School has lodged a complaint against the English teacher for beating up his son on 1 May 2023. The incident was reported to police on 2 May and accordingly a case has been investigated. The teacher (suspect) confessed to …