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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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Rabies outbreak continues to plague southern Bhutan: A persistent challenge
The southern regions of Bhutan are grappling with a persistent and concerning surge in rabies cases, raising alarms among veterinary authorities and residents alike. The latest incident occurred in Riju village of Umling Gewog in Sarpang, where a cow suspected of being rabid on 26 December succumbed to the virus. …
Read More »Bhutanese abroad excited about Gelephu Mindfulness City
His Majesty’s 116th National Day Royal Address touched upon the fact that the Gelephu project was also conceived with keeping the Bhutanese living abroad in mind, as they are in His Majesty’s thoughts. The Gelephu project is being set up so Bhutanese abroad can return home where many opportunities await …
Read More »Dragon Strikers win in Bhutan’s biggest cricket tournament
The biggest cricket tournament in Bhutan, known as the BCCB Super League 2023 was held on 10 December at the Indian Embassy ground. Eight strong teams from different dzongkhags gave their all in 14 league matches and two exciting semi-finals, leading up to the final between the Druk Chargers and …
Read More »Both sides express views in meeting on pay hike for LTT Civil Servants
On 20 November, a meeting was held at the conference hall of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in Tashichhodzong, and discussions surrounding the pay revision for civil servants on Long-Term Training (LTT) took an unexpected turn. The meeting brought together eleven representatives from civil servants on LTT pursuing Master of …
Read More »Pemagatshel’s unwavering loyalty for DPT helps party win 2 but PDP gets 1
Pemagatshel demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), which enabled the party to secure victories in two out of three constituencies in Pemagatshel. In the initial round of the 2023-2024 primary elections, the DPT claimed triumph in two constituencies, namely Khar_Yurung and Nganglam, totaling 4,506 votes. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »PDP’s strong track record appreciated in Zhemgang clean sweep and Trashiyangtze is split between BTP and PDP
In a surprising electoral sweep, PDP emerged victorious in Zhemgang, securing an overwhelming mandate with 3,632 votes (1,633 EVM and 1,999 PB) from Bardo Trong and an additional 2,628 votes (1,311 EVM and 1,317 PB) from Panbang. Lekey Dorji triumphed in the Bardo-Trong constituency, while Lungten Dorji finalized victory in …
Read More »Political parties plan for the improvement of the private sector and economic growth
For the development of the private sector, Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), presented distinct visions. BTP Recognizing the symbiotic relationship between governance and business, BTP’s strategy hinges on collaboration. The party views the private …
Read More »Bartsham-Shongphu debate hype among viewers
Bartsham-Shongphu constituency, Trashigang’s public debate among the five political parties, held on 11 November, is considered as one of the most watched debates so far. A viewer commented that this should be the standard of all public debate, whereas another commented that all the five candidates from Bartsham-Shongphu are very …
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