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The discontinuation of Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan’s Drukyul Life Insurance Plan, launched in September 2023 has left thousands of policyholders frustrated over the lack of communication and transparency. The scheme was suspended as of April 25, last year. It is a one-year term renewable life insurance plan, similar to Rural Life Insurance but with a few key differences. RICB...

The Bhutanese Karate team has secured four gold, nine silver, and eight bronze medals at the first Sikkim Open International Karate Championship 2025 in India. The team, consisting of 16 karatekas, competed against more than 500 participants. The Bhutanese athletes participated in both the Kumite and Kata categories. The majority of the medals came from the Kumite category. Riya Subba...

Meat shop owners in Thimphu have raised concerns over what they describe as unfair business practices by the country’s sole beef supplier. They cite rising costs, excessive payment demands, and poor hygiene standards at the slaughterhouse. In a letter dated January 22, 2025, addressed to the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), meat shop owners called for government intervention...

The Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body appointed Lampoen and Jala Umze of the Zhung Dratshang and three Lams of various monastic centers in the country. They were conferred dhar at the Punakha Dzong today. Kencho Dorji from Ruebisa in Wangdue Phodrang has been conferred Dhar as the new Lampoen of Zhung Dratshang. He received oral transmission and teachings...