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The Wangdue Phodrang District Court imposed a fine of Nu 5,750 on Kazhi Gup yesterday for the death of a 50-year-old man in June this year. According to the judgment, the accused was found guilty of culpable driving, driving without a valid driving licence and exceeding the gross height of load limited for a light vehicle. The accused was charged...

To address crime, drug abuse and domestic violence in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Police along with The PEMA Secretariat, RENEW and the National Commission for Women and Children conducted a five-day awareness and sensitisation programme. The initiative was aimed at creating a safer, crime and drug-free community through preventive measures. During the programme, stakeholders presented their roles and responsibilities, encouraging open...

Over the next ten years, the GovTech Agency aims to create 300 jobs and contribute 150 Million US dollars to the country’s economy through its Space Strategy 2034. However, the Agency currently faces a manpower shortage, posing a challenge to achieving these goals. To bring stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and seek their input, the Division of Telcom and Space under...

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay inaugurated a two-day festival at Rongtse Nye in Haa’s Sangbaykha Dungkhag, yesterday. It is aimed at promoting tourism and traditional cuisine, and improve local businesses. This inaugural event is the first of its kind in the Dungkhag, unlocking the cultural and economic potential of the region. Hundreds of people from Gakiling and Sangbay Gewogs under Sangbaykha...