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Despite a steady rise in the number of new cases over the years, the judiciary has made progress in reducing its backlog. This is according to the recently released 2024 Annual Judiciary Report. The number of pending cases has declined since 2020, though more than 1,000 cases still remain unresolved.    The judiciary recorded almost 1,200 pending cases last year,...

To address pressing health issues and emerging threats affecting people, animals, and the environment through a unified approach, the ‘Bhutan One Health’ symposium is underway in Tsirang. The symposium, which began yesterday, is an approach aimed at strengthening the country’s preparedness against future health threats by fostering collaboration among multiple sectors. The symposium is themed ‘Building a Resilient Future: One...

Ambassador of Bhutan to India V. Namgyel highlighted how India’s Act East Policy, along with key infrastructure initiatives like the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway, inland waterways, and enhanced air connectivity, is unlocking new economic opportunities for Bhutan. He said this at the “Advantage Assam 2.0 - Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025” which concluded yesterday. He added that Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City...

A recent study has revealed that agricultural and livestock income losses due to wildlife attacks in Gasa, Punakha, and Wangdue Phodrang have increased by 50 per cent compared to the 1990s. Another study highlighted the significant financial impact of wildlife depredation on farmers' livestock income. These studies, conducted by the College of Natural Resources and the Tarayana Centre for Research...