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The Department of Intellectual Property (DoIP), Ministry of Economic Affairs is the responsible agency for the administration and management of intellectual property in the country. Accordingly, the DoIP generates revenue both in Ngultrums and in Swiss Francs (CHF) by registering and grant of Patent, Industrial Design, Trademark and Copyright and …

Lyonchhen in his State of the National Address talked about the marked improvements in addressing the shortage of health workers. The total number of doctors increased from 203 in 2013 to 345 in 2018 and except for Gasa and Haa, all the district hospitals now have a minimum of 3 …

All entertainment licenses to be looked after by MoEA from now onwards Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has handed over a total of 400 entertainment licenses from across the country to Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA). Of the 400 licenses, Thimphu alone has 153 licenses followed by Phuntsholing and …

Of the 4,000 babies delivery in JDWNRH in the last couple of years, only 2.2 percent or 238 of the mothers took epidural analgesia or anesthesia. This comes despite the fact that an epidural is provided for free of cost and is given as an option to every expectant mother. …

On 4 June, Thimphu police apprehended a 35-year-old man from Lhuentse for forgery. Initially, the case was reported to police by the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) on 25 May 2018. The suspect is an ex-staff of NCWC. He was recruited for the contract period of two years …

In 45 days’ time, Thimphu police apprehended 39 people in total for the abuse and for illicit trafficking of controlled substances. The arrest was made between May and June as of now. Police arrested 13 youth for abusing controlled substances in May alone, while they have arrested 3 men for …

Phuentsholing police apprehended two suspects on 31 May from the pedestrian entry gate in Phuentsholing. The suspects are 29 years old and 21 years old. From the older suspect who works in the private sector, the police seized 66 capsules of SP+, 4 capsules of Pyeevon Spas Plus that was …

Damchoe Pem/ Thimphu Bhutan Cancer Society organized a Relay for Life event on 3 June at the Bhutan Athletic Federation ground (commonly known as the YHSS ground). Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck graced the event. Around 20 cancer survivors around the country took part in the relay. 12 …

Nine new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases were detected in the first quarter of this year. Average of 53 samples were collected quarterly last year by Royal Center for Disease Control (RCDC). From a total of 212 serum samples referred in to RCDC, 37%  or 79 people …

Although the number of domestic violence cases being reported is increasing every year, however, that doesn’t mean the domestic violence crime is growing. In fact, the growing number indicates that people are now more educated and aware of the law, and are seeking protection and justice from such a crime. …