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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Samtse District Court on 16th August 2024 sentenced 6 men found guilty in sexual offences against 3 minors and an 18-year-old girl. The cases involved a range of offences, including rape of a child above 12 years of age, child molestation, sexual harassment, and providing alcohol to a minor. Both …
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The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by the President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck. Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay, distinguished Cabinet Ministers, Sudhakar Dalela, Ambassador of India to Bhutan, and a host of dignitaries and sports enthusiasts also attended the event. Spanning over 39 …
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A 46-year-old Bhutanese man has been charged in connection with the tragic death of a woman and the serious injury of another man in Vancouver over the weekend. The Vancouver Police reported that officers responded to a call just before midnight on Saturday, arriving at a residence near Rupert Street …
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The Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in South East Asia Program, a collaborative effort between Save the Children Bhutan and the Bhutan Media Foundation, brought together health officials to discuss progress and strategies in addressing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Bhutan’s HIV program, established in 1988, …
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The fire which ignited on 7th November, 2024 has destroyed 97 households, with 78 units completely destroyed and 19 partially damaged. Luckily, no human casualties were there as a result of collective efforts by Royal Bhutan Police, Royal Bhutan Army, Desuup, officials from Jaigong counterparts and private individuals delivering fire …
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