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In 2018, Office of Attorney General (OAG) received a total of 954 cases for prosecution. However, the office has seen a decrease by 364 cases as recorded from the previous year. They have received 74 cases from Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) ( 23 cases but each case report comprises many cases), …
Read More »How development and modernization has changed the lives of Brokpas
Although people of Sakteng Gewog under Trashigang dzongkhag are happy with development activities like road, electricity, network connection, health and education facilities, they are worried that with such development and with villagers exposed to new things, it might result in destabilization of their culture and traditions. The people of Sakteng …
Read More »Students on govt scholarship for alternative medicine now not recognized by BMHC
The five and half years’ course in Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) was announced in a scholarship scheme in 2011 by the Ministry of Education. 15 slots were created in various fields such as Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Pali, Astrology, Fine Arts and Music, Naturopathy and Yogic Science in India. …
Read More »211 people arrested in drug related cases in first quarter of 2019
93 of the arrested are unemployed 101 arrested are between 18 and 24 years of age Royal Bhutan Police arrested 211 people in connection to drug related cases. The cases include drug abusers, illegal possession and illegal drugs trafficking. In total RBP have registered 112 cases across the country in …
Read More »His Majesty’s Address to the 1st Convocation of KGUMSB
I am pleased to be here today for the First Convocation of our Medical University. Growing up, I recall the stories when the first hospital was being built, during the time of His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It was such an important endeavour that His Late Majesty dedicated …
Read More »Their Majesties offer Prayers on behalf of the people of Bhutan for Sri Lanka
On behalf of the people of Bhutan, His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen on 22nd April offered prayers at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong, and offered a thousand butterlamps, in memory of those who lost their lives in a series of bomb attacks in Sri Lanka on …
Read More »Bursting pipes hamper water supply to Thimphu from Dodena Project
After missing several deadlines, Thimphu thromde has finally started supplying water from Dodena Water Supply Scheme Project but is currently facing several problems like bursting of water pipelines particularly in Langjophakha and Samarzingkha, which has not only caused inconveniences but also affected a few households residing near water tanks. Thimphu …
Read More »ACC investigating Thimphu Thromde’s sewer lines
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating Thimphu thromde’s newly constructed sewer lines in Thimphu particularly in Motithang, Taba, Yangchenphug and Kawajangsa after Royal Audit Authority (RAA) found corrupt practices involved in construction of sewer lines. RAA found out that though the placement of manhole at various sites is one of …
Read More »How status has impacted the art of making pottery in Gangzur
Although Gangzur Gewog in Lhuentse is well known for pottery, there are, however, only three artisans who practice the art of making pottery for commercial purposes in the whole gewog. This according to the gewog gup, Kinzang Dorji is due to the fact that the potters have always been looked …
Read More »Pilot Project bears positive results in reducing alcohol use by more than 50% in Lhuentse
Lhuentse is the fourth highest alcohol consuming Dzongkhag The main culprit is the heavily consumed local Ara and the solution lay in changing the culture and behaviors around it The alcohol survey conducted in Lhuentse by the health sector to determine the impact of Alcohol Harm Reduction Pilot Project conducted …
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