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Police recorded an increase in the number of missing persons last year. At more than 130 cases, it went up by around 30 cases compared to the previous year. According to the police, cases of missing children are primarily linked to problems at home while cases involving missing adults are often associated with alcohol and substance abuse. Last year, out...

The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan, RSEBL, is seeing increased stock market participation. The stock market recorded more than 25,000 transactions last year.  This means investors have bought and sold stocks more than 25,000 times. It is a 30 per cent rise compared to 2023. The surge is attributed to improved accessibility to the stock exchange market through the m-CaMS...

A six-kilometre stretch of the road between Martang and Ashikhar village on the 48-kilometre Dewathang-Samdrupchhoeling Highway has been flagged as one of the worst sections of the route. The severely deteriorated road conditions have raised safety concerns among commuters and residents, prompting calls for urgent government action to address the issue. The residents of Martang and Ashikhar villages claim that...

The 600-megawatt Khorlochhu Hydro Power Project took a major step forward with the signing of four contracts worth Nu 16.8bn on 10th January. The contracts will cover the construction of a dam and powerhouse. The two main shareholders, Druk Green Power Corporation and Tata Power Company Limited, also held their first general and board meetings in Trashi Yangtse, appointing the...