More details on RBP’s action against 8 RBP personnel for death of detainee
On 21 January 2025, the Human Resource Committee (HRC) of the Royal Bhutan Police Headquarters concluded its inquiry into the custodial death of detainee Biren Kumar Kafley. Following the investigation,…
RMA comes across some preliminary findings in its ESP review
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) is reviewing all medium-scale Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) loans, ranging from Nu 10 million to Nu 100 million, involving 37 accounts, excluding four cases already…
GST Rollout Triggers Market Confusion and Public Frustration
The rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has triggered widespread confusion among consumers and vendors, exposing gaps in planning and public communication. While GST is designed to modernize…
Ugyen Norlha Chorten in GMC nears completion
The Ugyen Norlha Chorten in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), formerly known as the Tabab Chorten, is nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated on the Birth Anniversary of His…
More than 6,000 households benefit from chain-link fencing
The chain-link fencing program, which began only a few years ago, has now reached an estimated 40 to 50 gewogs and around 60 to 100 chiwogs across the country, making…
Police admit negligence in Biren Kafley case: Disciplinary review nears completion
The Royal Bhutan Police have acknowledged procedural lapses in the custodial death of Biren Kafley but maintain there was no foul play. An internal inquiry by the Human Resource Committee,…
BFDA warns public against use of Hong Thai
The BFDA has directed all businesses in the supply chain to immediately halt the sale and distribution of a specific batch of Hong Thai inhalers and submit any remaining stock…
The GST uproar and understanding the price changes
Aum Deki from Changangkha in Thimphu, on the morning of 1st January, went to her usual shop to buy her packet of Doma priced at Nu 50. She gave Nu…
Government outlines key challenges and solutions in 13th FYP’s early years, vows faster delivery
As Bhutan marks the close of the year 2025, Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay highlighted the main challenges in 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP)’s second year and the measures implemented to overcome…
MoESD rolls out nationwide winter programs to keep students engaged beyond the classroom
With schools closed for the winter break, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has rolled out a wide range of structured programmes across the country to ensure that…