THE NATION

Commercial sex is illegal in Bhutan. But there are many who do the business undercover. The executive director of Lhaksam, Wangda Dorji, said that the definition of sex worker in the country is all mixed and so it does not have a proper definition. He said, as per a presentation …

A 33-year-old man from Mongar was arrested by Thimphu police on 22 July following a complaint by 16 year old school girl a day earlier. The man owns a private business while the girl is a class X student who was temporarily working in a hotel during her summer vacation. …

Road safety and transport authority (RSTA) officials say it is the responsibility of the Thimphu Thromde to provide safe roads within an urban area. Therefore, if any motor crashes were to occur because of poorly maintained roads the Thromde would be held accountable. “While we acknowledge the contribution and achievements …

With more than three months gone since the government agreed to intervene on their behalf, Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) graduates are worried they may not be able to sit for the civil service common examination this year. For the past year or more SMU graduates have been running from pillar …

The Thimphu Thromde has appointed eight waste inspectors who will patrol the city on their mountain bikes and penalize defaulters breaking city rules. The uniformed inspectors will waste patrol South, North and Central Thimphu on a shift system and keep a close eye on illegal hawkers and dumping of garbage. …

The Nature Conservation Division (NCD) in collaboration with the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research (UWICER) has initiated a count of the house crow population in Thimphu city area, whose population has visibly declined in recent years say bird specialists. “Even without any formal study we have noticed …

While there is more awareness and acceptance about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community with supportive public voices and a sympathetic press, members say they still face prejudice and discrimination. Pema, a gay, who works with Health Information Service Center, said the issue of acceptance and fear of …

The Ministry of Labour and Human Resources has said that that the National Graduates Orientation Program (NGOP) 2017 is scheduled from 12th – 19th August, 2017 in Thimphu. The participation in NGOP is voluntary and therefore only interested graduates may register online with the MoLHR from 11th – 25th July, 2017. The NGOP is not for in-service …

Three colleges will open in the eastern region by the end of this month offering Masters in English for teachers, ICT based programs and specialised courses in the Zorig Chusum (the 13 traditional arts and crafts). The college in Yongphula, Trashigang, will offer Masters in English for teachers, the institute …

Ever since the solar fencing was introduced in Shingneer village in Ura, Bumthang, it has brought much relief to farmers against crop depredation by wild animals. The completion of the third phase of solar fencing in the village is expected to help farmers diversify crops, significantly reduce crop-guarding time and …