Incarceration alone cannot win drug menace, says CPA chief

Trashigang–Police records show that in 2022 alone, 761 drug crimes were reported in the country, the highest in the last five years, and an increase of 430 cases compared with 2021. 

But recovering addicts and advocates against drug crimes say that stringent laws and enforcement by Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) is not enough to deter drug abuse and illicit trafficking. 

Lack of uniformity in availing EOL

Punakha - Amid a surging trend of government officials opting for...

ECPFs to take measures to safeguard public interest 

Education Consultancy and Placement Firms (ECPF) will not share testimonials and...

Gelephu gets more green space 

Gelephu—Gelephu residents are thrilled with the prospects of spending more time...

Civil Liability Act comes into force from July 24

The Civil Liability Act was implemented from July 24 this year...

Gomphu Kora Lhakhang needs restoration

Trashiyangtse — The iconic Gomphu Kora Lhakhang, a revered sanctuary with...

BICMA plans to streamline communication services

Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA), in its recently published annual...

Matsutake face sustainability issues 

Located at the base of Dagala range, Matsutake mushroom commonly known as Sangay...

4th NA elections will not be expensive

Without compromising the quality and efficiency of conducting the elections, the...

Boarding facility to end long travel to school at Chali PS         

The government has granted approval for the upgradation of Chali Primary School...

Missing woman found dead 

Police discovered the body of a 24-year-old woman on August 14...

Indian community celebrates 77th Independence Day

More than 800 members of the Indian community in Bhutan gathered...

Credit grows by 23 percent in over one year

Despite financial institutions’ (FIs) credit growth seeing an increase of 23...

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