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A 34 year-old man died on the spot after a bolero he was driving went off the road on June 22 at around 6 pm. The deceased was from Lauri, Samdrupjongkhar. The accident took place at Jomokhandu, which is about 50 km away from Jomotsnagkha police station. The vehicle went …
Read More »Ensuring food security through commercialization
In order to ensure sustainable socio-economic well being of the Bhutanese people through access to food and natural resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests has set four policy goals and objectives. The enhancement of food and nutrition security is one among its objectives. The ministry is implementing about 16 programs …
Read More »Two Indian men arrested for gold smuggling
Regional Revenue and Customs Office (RRCO) in Paro has handed over two Indian men, one 36 years old and the other 40 years old, to the Paro police in connection to the gold smuggling on June 5. On June 5 at around 12:30 hrs, RRCO apprehended the two suspects at …
Read More »Vehicle accident leads to seizure of illicit substance
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 …
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