After an alarming number of arrest and seizure related to substance use in 2023, the numbers have comparatively come down this year showing that the campaign is having an impact. Seizure and cases have dropped and arrests have become less. Last year more than 200,000 pharmaceutical drugs were seized, and …
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With the breakdown of Euro 6 diesel vehicles across different car companies, the main suspect, pointed out by the vehicle dealers, is the Euro 6 diesel fuel in Bhutan, which they say is not up to the mark. Last week, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Namgyal Dorji, ruled …
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5 Cinema Halls in the 13th plan Recently, a prominent Bhutanese film maker Pawo Choyning Dorji, in the larger context of needing to give incentives to filmmakers and also reduce regulations, questioned the need for building more cinema halls in Bhutan in a local newspaper. The cinema hall part of …
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21-year-old, swimmer Sangay Tenzin from Pelrithang, Gelephu who competed in the Paris Olympic on 30 July shared that it was a dream come true for him to represent Bhutan. He came 3rd in 100M heat with a timing of 56.08 seconds among 7 swimmers. This is even though his international …
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Zero tolerance approach to it by authorities The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), has registered a case of forged IELTS result. The RBP reported that this incident was brought to their attention on July 29 by the Bhutan Qualification and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA). A civil servant submitted a forged IELTS …
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His Majesty The King was on a 3-day visit to the Indian state of Gujarat from 22 to 24 July, 2024, accompanied by the Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, His Majesty was warmly welcomed by the government and people of Gujarat on the visit, during which His Majesty visited various …
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According to the Department of Home Affairs of Australia a total of 25,339 Bhutanese were granted education visas to Australia in the last two financial years (FY) of 2022 July to 2023 June and 2023 July to 2024 June end. This is comparable to two full Changlimithang stadiums during events …
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This paper last week reported on how large numbers of Euro 6 engine diesel vehicles are breaking down across different companies and vehicle dealers feel that the quality of fuel is a major factor. When asked about the issue, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) minister Namgyal Dorji …
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The four-storied Wangdi Plaza sitting opposite the Post Office on the Chang Lam road is one of the landmark buildings in the core Thimphu area. This building has now achieved a different kind of fame among the mainly tenant business community in town as its landlord increased his rent by …
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Accused is a BTP MP The mother of a 16-year-old girl who accused a Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) Member of Parliament (MP) of molestation has provided an account of the traumatic incident. This exposure sheds new light on the events and the profound impact on her daughter’s mental health. Two …
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