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As of 22 December 2023, there were 3,472 individuals arrested for substance abuse, where 1,815 individuals are under the age category of 24, and 1,657 individuals arrested are above 25 years of age. 804 individuals have been charged sheeted to the court, and 2,668 individuals including 19 housewives have been …
Read More »Lack of crematory space an issue for the people
Insufficient crematory space has emerged as a significant concern for the public as the existing facility in Thimphu accommodates only 10 bodies. The limited capacity often results in overcrowding, prompting individuals to set up their own tents due to the restricted and small storage rooms available. To secure a crematory …
Read More »South Thimphu Police Station reports cybercrime cases
The South Thimphu Police Station last week recorded 2 cases related to cybercrime. The two victims, who are middle-aged women, were targeted by individuals from foreign countries who engaged them in online conversations, even going as far as adopting them as brothers. The scammers convinced the victims that they would …
Read More »PDP sweeps Paro due to its commitment
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious in the Primary Round of the National Assembly Elections 2023-2024 in Paro, securing both seats by a significant margin. The party garnered a total of 5,966 votes, with 4,538 votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and 1,428 votes through postal ballots (PB). …
Read More »First-ever forensic science laboratory
Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) inaugurated the first-ever forensic science laboratory at Serbithang, Thimphu on 23 November. With the establishment of the first-ever forensic science laboratory, the conventional methods that take longer days for DNA Profiling and result interpretation will no longer be a problem. With state-of-the-art instrument installed at the …
Read More »Bridging the literacy gap: Calls for increased assistance in form-filling at financial institutions
A growing chorus of voices is urging financial institutions to enhance assistance to the illiterate individuals struggling to navigate the intricacies of form-filling. The spotlight falls on the moving stories of individuals like a 65-year-old woman, Pema, from Samrupjongkar who recently ventured to Thimphu for medical services with her husband. …
Read More »National Assembly election debate highlights Hazelnut woes
In a heated public debate during the National Assembly Elections on 9 November 2023, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT)’s candidate, Jigme Dorji, addressed the pressing issue of hazelnut production challenges in Mongar, pledging to rectify past mistakes if the party is re-elected. The issue of the trees nor fruiting and adequate …
Read More »Underutilization of new cold storage facilities in Wangdue and Sarpang
Three state-of-the-art cold storage facilities in Wangduephodrang, Trashigang and Sarpang, equipped with a capacity of 300 metric tonnes each, is stained by underutilization, as farmers seem hesitant to engage fully with it. Chimme Tshewang, an official from the Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB), revealed that out of the 14 chambers …
Read More »Recent disruptions in mBoB service frustrates users
Over the past few weeks, there has been growing frustration among people using the online banking App, mBoB, provided by the Bank of Bhutan (BoB). This is not the first time that mBoB has been causing problems for its users. In September 2022, the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) imposed a …
Read More »Nganglam nude photo distribution case
In Nganglam the local police came across a nude photo distribution case. A 15-rear-old girl had an argument with a boy she was dating. The boy as revenge distributed her nude photos she had sent to him to others. A police complaint was launched. During the case investigation, it was …
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