The South Police Division has apprehended two men in their 30s related to burglaries in Thimphu. Though the suspects have confessed to seven cases of burglary, only four cases have been reported. 2 reported cases of burglary are in Babesa and 2 in Olakha. The places of occurrence are all …
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The theme for the 6th Royal Highland Festival was “Developing Highland Sustainability and Climate Resilience”. The festival witnessed a total of 4,157 participants with 119 international visitors. The Gasa Dzongda Jigme Namgyal shared the that overview of the program was categorized under the broad components, which were highland tradition and …
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In a significant step towards improving maternal and child health, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has embarked on a comprehensive Mother and Child Health (MCH) program, leading in a new period of care and support for expecting mothers and the child. Launched on 14 October 2023, this initiative aligns with …
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As per the State of The Nation (SOTN) Report, the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) and its accompanying 10-year strategy are key tools for reaching the government’s goals. It is mentioned that the government is placing a strong emphasis on supporting private businesses. “We acknowledge that past efforts in this direction …
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Bhutan took a significant step towards enhancing its environmental conservation efforts with the introduction of the Biological Corridor Nine (BC9) Bill in the National Council. The Minister for the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Loknath Sharma, presented the Bill, which aims to establish a biological corridor connecting the …
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To combat the alarming attrition rate plaguing the National Medical Services (NMS), a recent Human Resource Committee (HRC) meeting held on 8 September 2023, has brought in a significant policy change. The meeting saw an inflow of over 50 resignation letters, prompting NMS to take decisive action following the Bhutan …
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With the upcoming elections on the horizon, Bhutan Tendrel Party and Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa, have submitted their draft manifestos to the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) on 28 September 2023. The manifestos, are essential documents outlining the policies and goals of the respective parties, and are currently under scrutiny by …
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National Adaptation Plan (NAP) launched The Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) in Bhutan marked World Ozone Day with a grand celebration at the Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies on 16th September 2023. The event not only acknowledged the importance of the Ozone Layer, but also saw Bhutan …
Read More »In an effort to combat the rising issue of overcrowding in Chamgang jail, open-air prisons (OAPs) seems to be a promising solution. An official from the Royal Bhutan Police has acknowledged that the Chamgang jail is grappling with an influx of multiple drug cases and other crimes, but OAPs are …
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With the upcoming National Assembly Elections, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is to regulate party manifestos. According to ECB, with regard to parties’ manifestos and campaign pledges, in the past, the mandate for reviewing these documents was placed directly under the purview of ECB. There have been instances in …
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