NEWS

Living with COVID-19 in our daily lives

The world has been living with COVID-19 since 2019 with its evolving variants. Once a global pandemic, it is now regarded as a part of the flu. It was first detected in China in late 2019 and has since spread to more than 200 countries and territories. A total of …

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An update on the Oscar run for The Monk and The Gun

The Monk and The Gun fails to make it to the final list of five nominations for the Best International Feature in the Oscar Awards. The Monk and the Gun had been shortlisted for Best International Film for the 96th Oscars as one of the 15 movies in the first …

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12 cases of JN.1 Variant of COVID-19 detected

On 19th January, Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed the detection of JN.1 Variant of COVID-19 in the country. The MOH informed the general public that the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC) has detected the JN.1 variant (a sub-lineage of the BA.2.86 Omicron) through routine COVID-19 Integrated Influenza surveillance on …

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The public say on women’s representation in politics

A critical issue continues to cast a shadow over the democratic fabric of the nation – the underrepresentation of women in key political positions. As voices from various regions express their opinions on the matter, it becomes evident that the struggle for gender equality in politics is both a pressing …

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3,669 arrested in 2023 for drugs up from 1,577 in 2022

As per Royal Bhutan Police a total of 3,669 individuals were arrested for substance use in the year 2023. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, where 1,557 individuals were arrested. The statistics highlight the highest seizure of pharmaceutical drugs, with Spasmo Proxyvon Plus capsules being the most …

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Trashiyangtse candidates unveil mix of local issues

Wangdi from the Bhutan Tendrel Party for Bomdeling Jamkhar said, “The failure of the Kholongchu Project, a significant initiative in the region, has resulted in many people taking loans for investment, leading to financial struggles and Non-Performing Loans (NPL). Vacant houses and poor road connectivity, particularly in Bomdeling Gewog, further …

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