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  The government during the Meet The Press session on Friday said that it has almost secured a fund of Nu 17.6 M for the...

The government spent about Nu 538 M on individuals apprehended in drug-related cases last year. This was shared by the prime minister during the Meet the Press session on Friday. The Prime Minister said that the government is committed to implementing and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse. He called for collective efforts to fight drug-related cases.

A group of students of the Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology, known as DigiOps, in collaboration with local taxi operators, launched a new ride-hailing app named Lakhor in Thimphu, today. With hopes to emulate the success of popular mobility platforms like Grab or Uber, Lakhor aims to bridge the gap between taxi operators and passengers while offering convenience and efficiency.

Come 2026, farmers in Sergithang Gewog’s Tashithang Chiwog in Tsirang will have adequate irrigation and drinking water. The Tsirang District Administration began an integrated water supply and irrigation scheme in the chiwog last month. Currently, certain parts of Tashithang Chiwog are dealing with severe shortages of both drinking and irrigation water.

Her Royal Highness Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck, along with Saima Wazeed, WHO’s Regional Director for South-East Asia launched the Dzongkha version of the autobiography...

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said that the government will coordinate with the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) to address issues faced by some civil...

Phajo Nidup has appealed to the High Court along with 15 others implicated in connection with his cases. The Office of the Attorney General on the other hand has also appealed the March 15 verdict demanding heavier punishment for one of the culprits. Besides the 21-year imprisonment for 38-year-old PhajoNidup, the special bench of the Judiciary gave prison terms to 48 individuals.

Answering the media's question on the progress of the feasibility studies for the construction of five airstrips in strategic locations, Infrastructure and Transport Minister...

In an effort towards enhancing social security for senior citizens, the government has set aside Nu 2bn for the implementation of a new social protection system in the 13th Five-Year Plan. According to the prime minister, this initiative is expected to comprehensively study and revamp existing pension schemes and frameworks and to provide comprehensive care and support, particularly for elderly individuals.

In a bid to support the domestic brick manufacturing sector, the government has announced plans to enforce the use of locally manufactured materials in public projects. This initiative comes amidst longstanding concerns raised by brick manufacturers regarding stiff competition from imported sources.