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The seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) of 2024 will be incinerated at Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL) facility in Gomtu, given its higher-capacity incinerator required for the proper disposal of pharmaceutical drugs. During a Meet-the-Press session held on 1st April 2025, Health Secretary, Pemba Wangchuk, said that the …

On 26th March 2025, the Samdrupcholing Dungkhag Court, Samdrupjongkhar sentenced five inmates for their involvement in the fatal assault resulting in the death of fellow inmate Raj Kumar Acharya (21) during a drunken fight inside Pemathang open-air prison (OAP). The court found two of the accused guilty of voluntary manslaughter, …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) recently announced plans to recruit resigned teachers to address the ongoing teacher shortage and enhance the quality of education. However, this has drawn mixed reactions, particularly among fresh graduates, including those who cleared the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) with Postgraduate Diploma …

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has recorded four cases of chorten vandalism so far in 2025, with incidents reported in Haa, Trashigang, Lhuentse, and Trashiyangtse.  As per the data, Bhutan recorded 51 vandalism cases in 2024, of which most were related to chortens. 43 cases were chortens and 8 cases …

As per reports from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), the water seepage issue in Punatsangchu Hydropower Project Authority II (PHPA II) near the control system has reduced. The drilling of drainage holes around the pressure shaft bottom is ongoing, with 55% of the work completed so far. …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has been questioned over discrepancies in school policies regarding students returning from rehabilitation programs. While some schools accept these students, others either deny re-enrollment or expel them, sparking concerns over fairness and consistency in the education system. To which the MoESD Minister, …

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) is making a collaborative effort to fully operationalize the Changchey Cottage and Small Industry (CSI) Park, aiming to strengthen the agro-based industries in the country. Despite having all the necessary infrastructure and equipment in place, seven out of nine plots still remains …

The Department of Geology and Mines (DGM) will be auctioning 11 boulder collection sites by June 2025 followed by about 26 remaining sites after July 2025 in a staggered manner. Earlier, the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS) had put up 53 sites for auction and of this, 47 …

The Community for Skilled Workers (C4SW), launched on 22nd February 2025, was established to develop a skilled national workforce, address the demand for local expertise, and reduce underemployment, thereby contributing to economic growth. Currently, the initiative includes 261 workers—21 female and 240 male. Among them, 185 are certified, while 50 …

Phuentsholing’s Pedestrian Terminal, Bhutan’s busiest port of entry and exit, has officially launched the Automated Immigration Clearance System (AICS), promising significant benefits in criminal detection and service efficiency. The system, inaugurated by Home Minister, Tshering, on 21st February 2025, aims to streamline border operations and improve security at key checkpoints. …