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With the arrest of a Chef on 19 December, the whole nation is hopeful to get to the real culprit who raped and murdered an8 year old girl in Paro in September 2019. Royal Bhutan Police detained the Chef based on evidence where his DNA finger print matched with the …
Read More »Forensic lab to be instituted soon
After so much of discussions and concerns, a forensic lab will be instituted soon in the country. The lab will be established as one and not department wise. Not having a forensic lab in the country had brought in various challenges while handling criminal cases. Agencies, like RBP and OAG, …
Read More »Gyalsung is an instant hit with parents
Sonam Dorji, 38, said that His Majesty’s initiative of Gyalsung or National Service is timely and appropriate. Although education is free in Bhutan, however, many parents can afford to send their children to study abroad for higher education. Therefore, National Service will be important in teaching Bhutanese values and culture …
Read More »Residents hope Kholongchu project would give them market access
The farmers in Trashiyangtse are optimistic that job opportunities and a market place for agricultural products will be created as and when construction works begin on the 600 MW Kholongchu Hyrdro Electric Project. The project is expected to start from the 2020 onwards with some final negotiations coming to a …
Read More »Paro police intercept a Bolero full of sex toys
Paro police arrested 6 men aged between 35 to 47 years on 29 November from Tshento, Paro for alleged smuggling of a Bolero full of sex toys. In addition, police have also seized two Boleros full of Chinese goods including blankets, mattresses and tea leaves which was brought from China. …
Read More »As Dhan Maya undergoes surgery in Bhutan doctors in Japan to check Sonam’s brain for a definitive assessment
Dhan Maya is back from Japan but she has left her daughter behind, who is in a state of coma in the hospital. She said, “I think about my daughter thousands of times in a day. If she is not recovering, and if there is no hope or any solution …
Read More »PM says outgoing CJ strengthened judiciary
The Prime Minister (Dr) Lotay Tshering acknowledged the contribution of the outgoing Chief Justice who finished his term on 30th November. The PM in a Facebook post said the official closure of his tenure as the second Chief Justice of Bhutan post 2008 marks the end of his 32 years …
Read More »Maiden for the bull’s eye
Karma, 29, has become the first ever athlete from Bhutan to qualify for an Olympic quota place in any sport. She won a recurve women archery spot for Tokyo 2020 during the Asian Continental Qualification Tournament (CQT) in Bangkok. Karma stood at 31st rank in the CQT before pre-qualifying for …
Read More »CSI flagship and import substitution
The first formal presentation for the Cottage Scale Industries (CSI) flagship plan was held at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on 28 November, in the presence of the Prime Minister, representatives from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA), Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) and the media. The presentation highlighted the …
Read More »LEP youth can get help from the government: PM says
The youth and parents affected by the Japan ‘Learn and Earn Program’ (LEP) met with the Prime Minister (Dr) Lotay Tshering yesterday. The meeting discussed on ways the youth and the government can come together to solve the Japan issue. The Prime Minister also gave clarification on various issue related …
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