The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) in Trashigang completed its investigation in the Sherubtse harassment case and its investigation has found both sexual harassment and harassment. Trashigang Police charge sheeted the case today. The case was reported on 5 Nov 2021 and police investigation revealed that the assistant lecturer Dorji sexually …
Read More »RAA points to inefficiency, inadequacies and fraud after evaluating 279 bn worth of Govt procurement in last 5 years
An agency bought computers and office equipment worth Nu.1.52 million from a firm owned by close relatives of the official by prescribing specific preferences in bid evaluation and award. Another agency awarded the contract for supply and installation of cubicles to a firm worth Nu.3.79 million. The firm was owned …
Read More »Finance Minister fires warning letter to landlords over rental income
A notification signed by the Finance Minister Namgay Tshering notified all the ‘real’ property owners to declare the annual rental income correctly while filing the PIT returns for the Income Year 2021. It said the Ministry shall cross verify the rental income declared against the information gathered during the year …
Read More »RUB will increase all 3-year degree programs to 4 years
One of the main reforms in the tertiary education is to enhance the competency level of the graduates. In line with this, the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) is reviewing the existing programs, so as to integrate values and 21st century skills, such as collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and learning …
Read More »His Majesty asks for accountability to achieve national goals
The 114th National Day Royal Address of His Majesty The King had several aspects and parts, but there was no mistaking the central message of His Majesty The King in asking and commanding for accountability in matters of service to the nation, if Bhutan and its people are ever to …
Read More »Translation of His Majesty’s Address to the Nation on the 114th National Day
On the auspicious occasion of our National Day, I offer my deep prayers to Guru Rinpoche, humble reverence to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, and profound gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. I extend my heartfelt Tashi Delek to the people of the 20 Dzongkhags and Bhutanese living abroad. Despite …
Read More »Measures enhanced at border and airport as Omicron gets closer
Quarantine period increased to 21 days in Phuentsholing The security along the southern borders and Paro International Airport are being further enhanced to stop importation of Omicron variant. Various initiatives are being undertaken as preventive measures. This comes as many countries in the world are seeing a surge of Omicron …
Read More »55 minors raped in 2021
Many factors contributing to statutory and minor rape Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) received 6 cases of statutory rape (below 12 years of age) until 17 November 2021 and 49 cases of rape of child above 12 years of age making it a total of 55 cases. There is an increase …
Read More »Karmi Tongchoed for India’s CDS, his wife and 11 armed forces members
His Majesty The King and His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo offered prayers and Karmi Tongchoed at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong for General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat, and 11 armed forces personnel who lost their lives …
Read More »Omicron may pose high risk in the young unvaccinated children and vulnerable population: Health Minister
Minister asks people to follow COVID protocols which are becoming lax Bhutan has seen two national lockdowns due to COVID-19 pandemic, and a 100-day lockdown in Phuentsholing where the Delta variant was detected in the community. The latest variant of concern, Omicron, contains 32 mutations on the protein spikes which …
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