On March 15, 2024, Nganglam Police Station (PS) was alerted to a fatal Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) on the way to Nganglam-Gyelposhing highway at Tsenkari. The primary cause of the tragic accident was attributed to unlicensed driving. Upon receiving the report, the investigative team, accompanied by a medical doctor, promptly …
Read More »Students demand an increase in their monthly stipend
Students in Bhutan are demanding an increase in their monthly stipend, highlighting the struggles they face in making ends meet. Despite receiving monthly stipends of Nu 2,500-3,000, most students find themselves with little left after deductions for their hostel rent and electric bills. This leaves them with insufficient funds to …
Read More »Fuel shortage in Tashichhoeling creates hardships for residents
Residents of Tashichhoeling dungkhag are facing severe fuel shortages, particularly since the dungkhag which has five gewogs including 25 chiwogs and two neighboring gewogs share only one fuel depot operated by the Druk Petroleum Corporation Limited (DPCL). The shortage of both diesel and petrol is causing significant inconvenience to the …
Read More »Appointment overload at JDWNRH
Most of the patients at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) are generally appreciative of the assistance they receive from the health workers. However, a significant number of individuals seeking services, such as Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and ultrasound are expressing frustration over …
Read More »Little mind big challenges: Academic pressure on class six students
The common exam result declaration of the academic year 2023 reveals a notable increase in pass percentage for class 6 students compared to the years 2021 and 2022. The three national toppers achieved impressive scores exceeding 90. However, this achievement does not fully voice out the challenges that young minds …
Read More »Prime Commercial spaces going vacant in Thimphu
Post-COVID-19 pandemic, commercial spaces and businesses are experiencing a decline in business. They blame the migration of young people, adding to the owner’s stress because loans must be repaid on schedule. Tenants and the former shop owner explain what their preferences are and what’s making them picky. Singye Dorji, an …
Read More »Fire sets Bumzang food factory in Bjemina, Thimphu ablaze
On 23 January 2024, at approximately 1200 hours, a fire broke out at the Bumzang food factory in Bjemina. Eyewitnesses at the factory reported observing smoke emanating from a miniature circuit breaker in the kitchen area. One witness, quick to react, raised the alarm by alerting the workers inside the …
Read More »37-year-old father and 9-year-old son killed in accident
On 18 January at around 3:40 pm, an alto car went off-road from a cliff in Chepkhola in Jigmecholing Gewog, Sarpang. The cliff measures about 250 meters below the road, and during the time of the incident, 4 family members were in the vehicle including the driver. The father and …
Read More »Dead body found near a shop in Babesa
In a distressing incident, the lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered near a shop in Babesa, Thimphu. The information was received through an informant, prompting the investigating team of STPS (South Thimphu police Station) to immediately proceed to the scene. Simultaneously, the forensic team from the Jigme Dorji …
Read More »Draagteng Langthil candidates highlight connectivity and agricultural productivity
Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP)’s candidate from Draagteng Langthil constituency, Dorji, said there is inadequate connectivity in the constituency, and therefore, emphasized on the need for improved road conditions and bridge construction. He envisions enhanced connectivity with the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Fallow land is another issue, and he aims to address …
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