Crime/Legal
Thimphu District Court rules BBS CEO termination lawful and valid
The Thimphu District Court has ruled that the termination of the BBS’ CEO was lawful and procedurally valid. The board...
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National Council recommends stricter penalties for selling inhalants to minors
Individuals selling inhalants or solvents to minors could soon face stricter penalties. Currently, it is a misdemeanour punishable by one...
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MPs question readiness as NA moves to ratify BIMSTEC Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
As the National Assembly prepares to ratify the BIMSTEC Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters tomorrow, several MPs...
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Authorities crack down on cross-border fuel smuggling in Phuentshogling
In Phuentshogling, fuel smuggling has been rampant for years. Now, authorities are stepping in to monitor the issue. Just last...
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MPs raise concerns over pending corruption cases
Members of Parliament in the National Assembly, today, raised concerns over pending corruption cases with the courts. Some of the...
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Financial scams continue to rise despite public awareness
Despite continued public awareness, financial scams remain a persistent crime in the country. Nearly 160 cases were reported last year,...
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Student drug arrests decline, but cannabis and thinner abuse on rise
Police records show a slight decrease in students arrested for drug abuse over the past two years. However, the number...
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Three Indian nationals in police custody for allegedly smuggling marijuana
Three Indian nationals are in police custody after they were apprehended from Paro International Airport for allegedly smuggling marijuana yesterday....
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Trongsa District Court convicts Nubi-Tangsibji MP Tashi Dorji for child molestation
The Trongsa District Court has sentenced 43-year-old Nubi-Tangsibji MP Tashi Dorji to three years, three months, and 28 days in...
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Police personnel being trained to detect forged documents as forgery cases increase
Records with the police reveal an increase in forgery cases, with numbers growing from a little over 11 in 2022...
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