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A 27-year-old man from Khaling, Trashigang was arrested at around 9pm on June 1when the Bolero pick-up he was driving hit and damaged two Alto cars. The accident took place when the suspect was reversing his vehicle at Changedhaphug, Thimphu. Police spotted the driver throwing something from the Bolero while …
Read More »6 central schools self sufficient in food under school agriculture program supported by Princess of Thailand
With generous funds granted under the auspices of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, six central schools in the country are actively involved in the school agriculture program (SAP). Wanakha Central School in Paro, Wangbama Central School in Thimphu, Samtengang Central School in Wangduephodarng, Yurung Central School …
Read More »One dead in an accident
A 22-year-old man from Khamdang, Trashiyangtse died on the spot after the truck he was driving veered off the road in Asnabare, Gedu. The accident took place 15 km away from Gedu police station May 24 at around half past midnight hour. He was driving from Phuentsholing to Thimphu with …
Read More »Two suicide cases from Trashiyangtze and Trashigang
A 37- year-old farmer from Tsergom, Yangtse, Trashiyangtse was found hanging from a branch of a tree below his house on May 16. At around 8:30 pm, May 16, a complainant had lodged a complaint to the police, over a phone call, stating that the deceased had committed suicide by …
Read More »A photo exhibition to raise money for recovering addicts
More than 100 people visited the photo exhibition at Ambient Café on Friday evening to see the photos taken by the Oliver Jammes. In total 63 breathtaking photos photos were displayed to the public and some of them had captions which included Taktshang Monastery-the guardian of the valley, Thimphu Dzong …
Read More »Mother commits suicide in Dagana
A 40-year-old woman was found hanging from a tree on May 9 in Gesarling, Dagana. According to Drimpon Gom, RBP, Tsewang Tashi, “The deceased had abruptly walked away at around 2 pm giving a final word that all her children are old enough to earn their living without the support …
Read More »Body missing in accident case
The body of a 27 year old man from Gelephu is still missing after a Tripper truck he was driving went off the road in Damchu. The incident took place at 37 km away from Tshimasham while heading towards Thimphu on 8th May at around 11:20 to 11:35 AM. The …
Read More »Policeman stabs wife to death in Phuentsholing
Phuentsholing police arrested a 36-year-old man from Paro after he fatally stabbed his 29-year-old wife at around 9 pm on May 5. The incident took place inside the RBP quarters in Phuentsholing. The victim was immediately evacuated to Phuentsholing hospital but later succumbed to her injuries at around 9:45 pm. …
Read More »Man arrested for illicit trafficking of 680 kg of marijuana and its derivatives
Tipped off by an informer, Jumotsangkha police arrested a 38-year-old man for illicit trafficking of cannabis (marijuana) on May 4 at around 2 AM. The suspect is a school bus driver. Police seized 17 bags, around 680 kg, of dry marijuana from the man. The suspect was carrying the bags …
Read More »3 apprehended and 82 fined for drugs and tobacco
During a special drugs checking initiated by the Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority (BNCA), Customs and Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in Damchu, Thimphu, police arrested three Indian nationals on April 22. An Indian man, in his late 20s, driving a West Bengal vehicle was heading towards Thimphu with tourists from Sikkim. …
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