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With the help of a tip-off, Thimphu police arrested a couple from Changzamtog, near sawmill on 16 October at around 9:15 PM. The husband a 28-year-old from Chukha and the wife is 24-year-old from Bumthang, had in their possession 1,006 capsules of SP+, and both tested positive for drugs. The …
Read More »Two stabbing cases over wives in Paro
Paro police apprehended a 43-year-old man on 16 October for stabbing a 38-year-old taxi driver to death. The incident took place the same day at around 12:30 AM in the morning. The suspect is from Orong, Samdrupjongkhar and is a petty contractor. The deceased man was from Drametse, Mongar. The …
Read More »Suspect at large for burglary
Gelephu police is still for a look out for a suspect who fled the crime scene after burglary on 8 October between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM. The complainant reported to police at around 7:30 PM the same day. The unknown miscreant has stolen 1 pair of gold bangles worth …
Read More »Driver stabs man for sleeping with his wife
Paro police detained a 38-year-old taxi driver on 8 October at around 12:40 AM for stabbing a 22-year-old man at Geptay. At around 12:20 AM, 8 October the victim’s 46-year-old manager reported to police stating that his staff was stabbed by some unknown man. Initially, the incident took place on …
Read More »Heavy rainfall cause frequent roadblocks at Pasakha
A massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall closed down the road just before reaching Bhalujhora Bridge at the tri junction that connects Pasakha, Phuentsholing and the bypass road. A small crack was detected between two top tracks (roads) at the starting point of Balujhora bridge. An assessment of the bridge …
Read More »DNT and PDP in Chukha
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) performed well in the two constituencies in Chukha. In Phuentsholing constituency, DNT secured the highest votes at 2,685 votes (2,167 EVM + 578 PB), People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 2,364 votes (2,012 EVM + 352 PB) Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) secured 938 votes (832 …
Read More »Road to be widened and protection works done at Damchu-Chukha slide area
Dantak Project has identified the two main causes for the landslide leading to roadblock in between Damchu-Chukha bypass road, just below Tshimasham town, Chukha. The new road was inaugurated on 18 July 2018. An official from Dantak said they carried out a survey of the area, and found that since …
Read More »All parties pledge goodies for civil servants
All four political parties have plans to increase the salaries and allowances of civil servants and reviewing the Civil Service Act, according to their manifestos for the National Assembly Election 2018. Two political parties, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) will raise the pay and allowances of …
Read More »Addressing waste management issue
There are only 20 garbage trucks plying all over Thimphu. The garbage trucks collect wastes thrice a week. The trucks are monitored through GPS so it is used optimally given the density of population and vast areas. Chief Environment Officer of Thromde, Yeshi Wangdi, said that the timing of waste …
Read More »The arts and crafts
In the PDP manifesto when it comes to the arts and crafts PDP shall continue to support the Vocational Training Institutes and Zorig Chusum Institutes to offer high quality training and skilling programs on arts and crafts. It shall enable the Rigney College to offer more courses on arts and …
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