Urgent mental health attention required The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has disclosed alarming statistics, reporting 192 cases of suicide by hanging among 199 recorded suicides over the past two years. In 2024, there were 99 cases of suicide by hanging while 2023 recorded 93 cases. This is an urgent public …
Read More »The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) reported an increase in missing person cases in 2024 compared to 2023. There were 134 missing person reports in 2024 compared to 101 cases in 2023. Of the 134 cases in 2024, 71 were female and 63 were male. While 95 individuals were found, 26 …
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A 50-year-old Indian national has been caught at the Paro International Airport on 22nd December 2024 smuggling 4.6 kg of heroin. Royal Bhutan Police shared that this is the first big case of heroin seizure at the airport. The man who was traveling alone from Bangkok to Paro was caught …
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A 34-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Bebena, Thimphu on 20th December 2024. Police investigation confirmed the man was discovered hanging by a bedsheet from a ceiling fan hook at approximately 9:30 am by his younger brother. Foul play was ruled out. Police shared that preliminary investigations …
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET), DN Dhungyel, during the 11th Meet-the-Press session clarified that though the Samtse- Banarhat railway alignment has some issues since the proposed track passes through established tea gardens and some private lands, the alignment has not changed. He said that the Government of …
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During the 11th Meet-the-Press session held yesterday, Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung of Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) revealed that the current crematorium located in Hejo will be relocated to Hongtsho. The proposed site in Hongtsho spans 46.45 acres, with 10.20 acres privately owned by 14 plot owners and the …
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The 9th Bhutan University Sports Federation (BUSF) Games concluded at Samtse College of Education. The games, which began on 11th December, were scheduled to conclude coinciding with Bhutan’s 117th National Day, making the final day significant. Lungtaen Gyatso, the President of CLCS, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. …
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Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) plans to address the increasing misuse of social media platforms to propagate hate speech, defamation, and derogatory remarks targeting individuals and the nation on social media platforms, like TikTok and other online forums. While recognizing the right of citizens to utilize online platforms for expression, RBP …
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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE)shared that the ministry has adopted a comprehensive strategy to address youth unemployment, focusing on skills development, gender inclusivity, urban-rural employment balance, and entrepreneurship promotion. To bridge the skills mismatch, the ministry has planned for initiatives such as Entrepreneurship Development Training using the …
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While there are ample advantages of being a World Trade Organisation (WTO) member, the Government is also assessing how the membership aligns with initiatives like the Gelephu Mindfulness City, ensuring any integrations support Bhutan’s developmental aspirations. The Government recognizes that WTO membership can be a significant step toward achieving Bhutan’s …
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