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NC supports tougher penalties for crime accomplices, moves to end Thrimthue option

During the deliberations on the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2025, the National Council today agreed to discontinue the existing rule of letting people...

National Assembly MPs raise concerns over unequal access to school facilities and resources

Concerns over unequal access to facilities and resources in schools across the country took centre stage in the National Assembly today. Members debated disparities...

Bhutan hosts first ANTAM meeting to boost farm machinery standards

The use of agricultural machinery has transformed traditional farming. In Bhutan, where farmers work on steep terrains and fragile ecosystems, using safe, efficient, and environmentally...

Police can now freeze scam accounts without court orders, says Home Minister

The police will no longer have to wait for an Account Freeze Order from the Court or the Department of Law and Order to...

First international flight takes off from Gelephu

Bhutan marked a historic milestone today as the first international flight departed from the Gelephu International Airport, officially opening the country’s southern gateway to...

New truck parking facility to ease Amochhu traffic congestion

Traffic congestion and road conditions in Amochhu, Phuentshogling, are expected to improve soon. Currently, heavy-duty trucks line up along the road near the fuel...