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07/11/2024

𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟳

This year, the country recorded the lowest number of reported sexual offence cases with 87 incidents. This is according to data from the Royal Bhutan Police. The RBP attributes this decline to increased public awareness and implementation of measures by relevant agencies dedicated to addressing the issue.

Over the past four years, 469 sexual offence cases were reported to the police. There were 131 cases in 2021, 111 in 2022, 140 in 2023 and 87 cases in 2024, with last year seeing the highest numbers.

Most of these cases involved the rape of a child above 12 years, followed by incidents of child molestation, sexual harassment and statutory rape. The data shows that most of the individuals who reported the cases are students and those unemployed.

Additionally, the majority of the perpetrators were known to the individuals who reported the cases, including boyfriends, relatives, and family members, among others.

Of the 87 cases reported this year, 14 involved boyfriends and 31 were other known individuals.

In an email response, The PEMA, a nodal agency for mental health in the country, stated that several agencies have already put preventive measures in place.
Efforts focus on protecting survivors from revictimization with safety prioritised at all levels.

Survivors facing immediate threats or risks are quickly removed from unsafe environments and supported through necessary interventions. If the danger comes from within the family, survivors are relocated to safe spaces, including interim shelters.

Individuals experiencing any form of violence, including sexual offence or need mental health and protection services can contact The PEMA’s helpline at 1098, 1010 or 112.

07/11/2024

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝟬𝟳/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗗𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝟲𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟴𝗣𝗠, 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝟵𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭𝗣𝗠)

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07/11/2024

The Laytshog Lopen accompanied by the Secretary for the Council for Administration and Development Affairs of the Central Monastic Body attended the first Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, India.

More than 1,000 Buddhist leaders from around the world attended the two-day summit on maintaining world peace through dharma organised by India's culture ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation in New Delhi.

07/11/2024

Four Bhutanese athletes will be competing at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2024 in Maldives. They reached Maldives on Tuesday.

Thinley Wangkay Dorji will compete in men's athletic physique up to 182 cm, and men's fitness physique over 170 cm, and Sonam Phuntsho will take part in the men's bodybuilding 70 kg and men's bodybuilding masters 40-50 years old.

Similarly, Kinzang Choden will compete in the women's model physique 160 cm and women's swimsuit up to 160 cm and Mahalal Rai will compete in men's athletic physique up to 170 cm.

They are all champions of the recently held bodybuilding and fitness championship.

More than 500 athletes will compete in 50 different categories in this
year’s championship which begins tomorrow.

07/11/2024

The 12th annual Samtse Moenlam Chenmo began today. It is led by Tshogki Lopen of the Central Monastic Body.

Over 1,000 devotees from Samtse and nearby districts are attending the ceremony. The event will end on Monday, with Tsepamay wang coinciding with the birth anniversary of His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo.

07/11/2024

The fire at the temporary shelter in Toorsa has been contained. It destroyed around 64 units in the colony, with over 30 additional units dismantled to prevent further spread.

Police, firefighters, army personnel, deSuups, and locals were involved in the efforts, with private companies providing machinery to control the blaze.

Fire brigades and officials from Jaigaon also assisted in containing the fire.

07/11/2024

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07/11/2024

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿-𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗜𝗖𝗣

In what is described as a landmark initiative for promoting tourism in eastern Bhutan and connectivity with neighbouring Assam, a new gateway for international tourists entering and exiting India and Bhutan has been opened at Darranga in Assam today.

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the Integated Check Post (ICP) in the presence of Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay this morning.

The Darranga Integrated Check Post in Assam, located just 700 metres from Samdrup Jongkhar border gate will function as an entry and exit point for international tourists and Indian citizens visiting Bhutan.

The new check post is set to boost regional connectivity, trade, and economic growth.

At the inauguration, Assam Governor Laskman Prasad Acharya said such initiatives are pivotal in fostering deeper ties between the two nations.

Similarly, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay expressed optimism about the new opportunities the facility would bring for both nations.

The Department of Tourism and people involved in the tourism sector are excited about the initiative. So far, international tourists visiting Bhutan by land can enter and exit the country only through Phuentsholing.

With the new checkpoint set to strengthen bilateral relations, boost tourism, and facilitate commerce, this inauguration marks a significant milestone in the India-Bhutan relationship.

As both nations look to harness the potential of this development, the facility could well become a key gateway for travellers and businesses alike, benefiting both countries for years to come.

07/11/2024

A fire broke out around noon today at the Toorsa Kidu Housing Colony, destroying several houses. Officials on-site have deployed excavators to demolish nearby structures to prevent the fire from spreading. Firefighters and locals are actively battling the blaze.

06/11/2024

𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝗣𝗠 )
#𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗵𝘂 #𝗯𝗯𝘀𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 #𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗮 #𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗸 #𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆𝗰 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 #𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲

06/11/2024

𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝟵𝗣𝗠 )
#𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗵𝘂 #𝗯𝗯𝘀𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 #𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗮 #𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗸 #𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆𝗰 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 #𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲

06/11/2024

With social media gaining momentum in daily life, digital content consumption has become inevitable. Like many other countries, Bhutan is increasingly facing the darker aspects of the internet, with cyberbullying emerging as a significant threat. In this story, we will delve into the emerging threat of cyberbullying, its impact, existing policies and legal frameworks, the roles of relevant service providers and the individual’s responsibility in using social media.

06/11/2024

𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗗𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝟴𝗣𝗠 )
#𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗵𝘂 #𝗯𝗯𝘀𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 #𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗮 #𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗸 #𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘆𝗰 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 #𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 #𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲

06/11/2024

𝗥𝗠𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟰𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Going by the Central Bank’s monthly statistical report, the number of Bhutanese seeking education loans is decreasing. According to the Royal Monetary Authority, education loan applications dropped by more than 40 per cent over the past year. Total credit for the sector fell from around Nu 17bn to Nu 10bn.

From processing about 50 education loans daily and disbursing up to Nu 4.5bn each quarter at one point in time, financial institutions say they now only process one education loan per day on average.

According to the banks, this decline could largely be due to reduced demand for education loans. An education loan, required to meet the financial eligibility criteria for student visas, is used to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses abroad.

In addition, IELTS centres in the country witnessed a decrease in the number of registrations. According to IELTS centres in Thimphu, from conducting the English Language proficiency test twice a month last year, they now conduct the exam only once a month.

Education consultancies have also reported a decline in the number of applicants this year. From receiving up to 15 applicants daily last year, they are now seeing the same number of applicants only once a week.

Meanwhile, lending in other sectors in the country continues to grow. Housing loans, for instance, have surged to around Nu 70bn. Similarly, loans in the tourism sector have reached almost Nu 30bn.

Most of the institutes and the organisations BBS spoke to say the decline in education loans could be attributed to Australia’s revised migration strategy, particularly the stricter English-language requirements and the crackdown on low-cost colleges.

BBS has yet to receive the latest official figure on the number of Bhutanese citizens who have opted to study abroad from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade. The office has contacted the ministry via email to formally obtain these figures.

06/11/2024

𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗗𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝟳𝗣𝗠 )

06/11/2024

You may have heard of Goen Zhay, Wang Zhay, Nubi Zhay, and Woochubi Zhay, but have you come across Lingzhip Zhay? This age-old folk dance, performed in the remote gewog of Thimphu, is now on the brink of vanishing. Once composed of 13 different episodes, Lingzhip Zhay has dwindled to just six, largely due to a lack of platforms for performances.

06/11/2024

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴

To make livestock farming more climate-friendly, the Department of Livestock and Agriculture is implementing a programme called "Scaling Up Livestock Climate Actions," which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The initiative focuses on improving climate-friendly livestock practices while enhancing food security and supporting farmers' livelihoods.

To support the programme’s implementation, a three-day consultation meeting with stakeholders began today in Paro, bringing together stakeholders from the government, civil society, farmers' groups, and the private sector to discuss livestock’s role in climate change and strategies for emission reduction.

The programme aligns with Bhutan’s national goals under the Paris Agreement. Key proposals discussed include improving animal health and feed, using biogas, and introducing specific animal breeds.

Experts also emphasised improving cattle productivity through breed improvement, which can reduce herd sizes and emissions.

Additionally, increasing biogas production could replace imported LPG, cutting methane emissions.

The consultation reflects Bhutan’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and farmers who depend on livestock for food and income.