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The Thimphu District Court’s criminal bench has sentenced 39-year-old Sonam Norbu, the founder of VTOB Foundation to nearly 15 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of 24-year-old Namgay Dolkar. The incident occurred in August last year, and the judgment was passed today. Although the Office of the Attorney General initially charged him with murder, the prosecution could not prove...

The news of a shortage of wooden boxes to pack oranges was rife last year. However, it is a different story today. The orange season has just begun, and exporters no longer worry about a lack of packaging boxes. The local sawmills are now making enough boxes.  After the government stopped the import of boxes from India in 2022, production...

As the vision for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) begins to take shape, Bhutanese living abroad, particularly in Australia, are showing interest in contributing to its development. Inspired by His Majesty’s recent visit to three Australian cities in October, many are exploring ways to invest and play a role in this ambitious project. While some have no clear idea of...

Training youth is important for building a nation's future. It ensures economic growth, leadership continuity, and social progress. In line with this, more than 200 students attended a winter engagement programme in Trashigang. The programme was organized by the Young Girls’ Circle group from Sherubtse College, in collaboration with the Youth Center and the RENEW Community Center Service, both based...