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On 23 January 2024, at approximately 1200 hours, a fire broke out at the Bumzang food factory in Bjemina. Eyewitnesses at the factory reported observing smoke emanating from a miniature circuit breaker in the kitchen area. One witness, quick to react, raised the alarm by alerting the workers inside the …

On 18 January at around 3:40 pm, an alto car went off-road from a cliff in Chepkhola in Jigmecholing Gewog, Sarpang. The cliff measures about 250 meters below the road, and during the time of the incident, 4 family members were in the vehicle including the driver. The father and …

In a distressing incident, the lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered near a shop in Babesa, Thimphu. The information was received through an informant, prompting the investigating team of STPS (South Thimphu police Station) to immediately proceed to the scene. Simultaneously, the forensic team from the Jigme Dorji …

Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP)’s candidate from Draagteng Langthil constituency, Dorji, said there is inadequate connectivity in the constituency, and therefore, emphasized on the need for improved road conditions and bridge construction. He envisions enhanced connectivity with the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Fallow land is another issue, and he aims to address …

Tsirang dzongkhag has two constituency which has four candidates. Sergithang, Tsirang Toed constituency, Tsirang has Gopal Thapa representing the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and Lhakpa Tshering Tamang representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Kilkhorthang, Mendrelgang constituency voters can choose between PDP’s candidate Kamal Bdr Gurung and BTP’s candidate Dhan Bdr …

As of 22 December 2023, there were 3,472 individuals arrested for substance abuse, where 1,815 individuals are under the age category of 24, and 1,657 individuals arrested are above 25 years of age. 804 individuals have been charged sheeted to the court, and 2,668 individuals including 19 housewives have been …

Insufficient crematory space has emerged as a significant concern for the public as the existing facility in Thimphu accommodates only 10 bodies. The limited capacity often results in overcrowding, prompting individuals to set up their own tents due to the restricted and small storage rooms available. To secure a crematory …

The South Thimphu Police Station last week recorded 2 cases related to cybercrime. The two victims, who are middle-aged women, were targeted by individuals from foreign countries who engaged them in online conversations, even going as far as adopting them as brothers. The scammers convinced the victims that they would …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious in the Primary Round of the National Assembly Elections 2023-2024 in Paro, securing both seats by a significant margin. The party garnered a total of 5,966 votes, with 4,538 votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and 1,428 votes through postal ballots (PB). …

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 …