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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The Ambassador of Indonesia to Bhutan, Ms. Ina H. Krisnamurthi, concluded a successful second visit to the country, emphasizing the need for increased economic collaboration between the two nations. The Ambassador’s visit, from 3rd to 6th November, was accompanied by a delegation of Indonesian business leaders, signifying the growing interest …
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In Bhutan’s first nationwide survey on blood lead levels, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has uncovered a health risk facing the country’s youngest and most vulnerable population. Conducted with UNICEF, WHO, IPSAHD, and the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health at KGUMSB, the survey of over 3,000 children, 124 pregnant …
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The recent FDI Report 2023 reveals a total of 108 approved Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in Bhutan, with 12 new projects sanctioned this year alone. Despite these positive numbers, the country still faces challenges with relatively low levels of FDI. In response, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment …
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The government is intensifying efforts to ensure that only skilled local youth are prioritized for employment in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The Education Minister said that to achieve this, the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD) under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is collaborating …
Read More »A search operation for a missing 16-year-old boy, a 10th-grade student, which began on 12 October, ended in tragedy on 17 October with the discovery of his body in a forested area near RTC Colony, where he resided. The alarm was raised on 12 October when the teen’s uncle reported …
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