39-year-old Yeshi Lham, a mother of two children, has won the Women’s Sports Model category at the third edition of Mr Flex 2025, held in Jaigoan, bordering the southern town of Phuentsholing. She was the sole representative of Bhutan competing with 59 other participants from Nepal and India. She said …
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As per the statistics from Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) overall crime has reduced in the year 2024 compared to 2023. 2024 recorded 2,153 crime cases where as in 2023 2,352 cases were recorded. According to 2024 crime stats, Division wise the highest recorded cases were Thimphu Division XI with 692 …
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Bhutan has reached a significant milestone in biodiversity research with the identification of over 200 mollusc species, including more than 100 endemics in the country. This achievement is the result of collaborative efforts by the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), the Naturalis Biodiversity …
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The Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Tshering Tobgay shared that the policies for senior citizens are ready with the works underway for the initiative, and every individual would be responsible for its success. During the 11th Meet-the- Press held on 27th December 2024, PM shared that after numerous research and discussions, …
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During the Meet-the-Press held yesterday, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, addressed critical concerns regarding kidney transplant patients, focusing on the challenges of ABO-incompatible kidney transplants, the revision of the Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) for patients undergoing treatment in India, and the status of the revised referral policy. The Health Minister …
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Sunil Rai, a prisoner of Chamgang jail, has been sentenced to a prison term of 14 years, 11 months and 29 days for killing his cellmate. He was convicted to second-degree voluntary manslaughter. The Thimphu District Court found him guilty of voluntary manslaughter under Section 140(b) of the Penal Code. …
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During the Business Interaction on the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0, which is to be held in February 2025, the Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and the Chief Minister of Assam Sri Hemanta Biswa Sarma, talked about Assam and Bhutan’s friendship and the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). During the event, Lyonchhen …
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Preparations are on full swing to celebrate the 117th National Day on 17th December with communities across the country working tirelessly to ensure the occasion is memorable for all. The urban centers to remote villages in Bhutan are being transformed for the National Day. In towns and villages, beautification efforts …
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Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) was awarded the GNH Business Certificate on 5th December for its efforts to align with the values of Gross National Happiness (GNH). The Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay presented the certificate to Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, the Managing Director of DGPC, at the Centre for Bhutan …
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During the Meet-the-Press session held yesterday, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) outlined comprehensive strategies to bridge regional disparities in tourism sector in country. Acknowledging the uneven distribution of tourists across the country, the government emphasized infrastructure development, improved accessibility, and diverse tourism offerings to attract visitors to …
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