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A 30-year-old man was allegedly physically assaulted by his landlord's daughter in-law. The incident took place when the woman came to collect the monthly rent of Nu 4,000 on February 8. The tenant, who is a driver, who lived in the house with his wife, said he requested the woman if he could pay the rent when the situation was better, "It is not that I didn't have money," he said. "But I was worried this lockdown would prolong like last year.. So I made a request that we will pay two months' rent together He said that the woman got "so abusive" "She attacked me on my neck and I had to push her away. The woman's husband then arrived at the scene. However, she allegedly attacked him in front of her husband. "That's when I also lost control and slapped her he claimed. "I never intended to lay hands on her. It was only because I could not bear the pain. The driver alleged that the woman repeatedly asked her husband to...

Bhutan's success in avoiding coronavirus is almost unrivalled but a rare patient death - just the kingdom's fourth - shows more work was needed to fight the pandemic there, its leader says. The remote Himalayan nation of around 8,00,000 people, sandwiched between China and India, has recorded fewer Covid fatalities than almost anywhere else in the world. The only places with lower official tolls are a small handful of remote Pacific islands and countries that do not publish coronavirus data, such as North Korea and Turkmenistan. But Bhutan's Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering - a physician who still conducts surgeries on the weekend as a "de-stresser" from the pressures of office -said this week's death was "a bitter reminder that we need to do more". Dr. Lotay Tshering said in a Facebook post late Saturday that "it felt like a bullet-hit to learn that one more precious life died with COVID-19. "I grieved with the nation and cont...

The Opposition Party calls upon the Government to provide full and satisfactory explanations to the nation on the causes, lapses and accountability for the recent COVID outbreak from Wangdue Phodrang.  The party is also asking the government to postpone the board examinations of classes X and XII for some weeks.                1. Outbreak of Omicron: Government to provide explanations on the cause of outbreak. 2. Classes X and XII Examinations: Postpone till the current situation improves. 3. New Mines and Mineral Regulations: Should operate within the current Act and Regulations The Opposition Party has noted three issues of deep enticern over the last week, and wish to hereby bring them to the notice of the Government. 1. Outbreak of Omicron The nation remains overwhelmed by the omicron outbreak causing huge economic and social disruptions to the people. We are fully mindful and deeply appreciative of the tremendous efforts made by the Gove...

A non-national girl, aged between 13 to 14-year-old, was reported to have committed suicide by hanging herself with a Khadhar (scarf) at Langjopakha in Thimphu on the evening of January 17. The deceased was found hanging inside the toilet.   deceased was living with a 77-year-old woman who had brought her from Jaigaon, India about ...

The Health Minister on behalf of the government, Chairperson of the National Council, and Opposition Leader in the motion of thanks expressed their appreciation to His Majesty the King for gracing the closing session. They also expressed deep gratitude to His Majesty the King for leading, guiding, and protecting the country and the people during the times of global pandemic. Gratitude was also expressed for the grand celebration of the 114th National Day and for the Royal Address. They offered their commitment and re-dedicated themselves to serve the Tsa-Wa-Sum to fulfill the aspirations of His Majesty the King. They also expressed their appreciation to Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen for the compassionate support being provided to the people during the fight against the pandemic. They also thanked the Zhung Dratsang led by His Holiness the Je Khenpo, armed forces, Dessungs, volunteers, health workers, Bhutan Red Cross Society, and everyone who has been unconditionally offering t...

On the auspicious occasion of our National Day, I offer my deep prayers to Guru Rinpoche, humble reverence to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, and profound gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. I extend my heartfelt Tashi Delek to the people of the 20 dzongkhags and Bhutanese living abroad.  Despite the threats from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have continued to successfully pursue our national goals. This is due to the blessings of the Triple Gem, the good fortune of our leaders, the merit of our forefathers, and the unified efforts of our people. The Royal Government has successfully vaccinated the vast majority of our people. This was possible through the generous assistance of many countries like India, United States of America, China, Denmark, Bulgaria, Croatia and other partners like the COVAX Initiative. The quality and efficacy of vaccines such as Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covishield, and Sinopharm have been impressive. The people of Bhutan deeply apprecia...

The Monggar district court has sentenced a 25-year-old man to a concurrent prison term of nine-years and eleven-months for molesting and raping a 13-year-old girl. The judgment was passed today. The incident took place in September when the victim had gone to the convict for tuition. The court has also ordered the convict to pay Nu 90,000 as compensation. According to the Penal Code of Bhutan, the rape of a child above the age of 12 years is a felony of the second degree with a prison term of nine to 15 years.