Crime/Legal

The students of Gyalpozhing College of Information and Technology will soon develop a Legal Aid Data Management System that will make it easier for persons with disabilities and those living below the poverty line to access free legal services. This...

While theft of private possessions is common, Thimphu Thromde is facing a new challenge with the disappearance of public properties. Railing rods, manhole covers, gratings, and signage poles are often found missing. This recurring theft is becoming a growing concern...

Since its establishment in November last year, the forensic science laboratory at Serbithang in Thimphu carried out DNA testing related to nearly 30 criminal cases within the country. The cases were of murder, rape, burglary and offence against Ku, Sung,...

Illegal and defaulted loans resulting in Non-performing Loans, NPL with various financial institutions have surfaced during the covid pandemic, sparking numerous legal battles. To avoid such cases in the future, a two-day need analysis workshop was held in Paro. This...

There is a need to enhance the HR capacity of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) so that it can now onwards implement court judgments on irregularity cases. This was recommended by the parliament’s Public Accounts Committee today who...

The Wangdue Phodrang Police are charging Kazhi Gup Kinley Wangdi with culpable driving, which resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man in Phangyuel Gewog earlier this month. Culpable driving occurs when a person drives a vehicle without observing the...

Speeding violations are increasing in Thimphu, prompting concerns for road safety. The Thimphu Police saw a notable rise in speeding tickets issued this year. With accidents attributed to speeding, authorities are implementing measures including the use of new speed guns...

The National Assembly yet again withdrew the Impeachment Procedure Bill of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2024 from Parliament today. This is the second time that the bill is being withdrawn from the National Assembly. According to the chairperson of the...

The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) has registered an alleged match-fixing case with the Anti-Corruption Commission with regards to Daga United Football Club. According to the federation, the decision was made after evidences were found after an investigation carried out by...

The Trongsa District Court has convicted the district’s former Kidu officer, who is currently residing abroad. He is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the rape of a 17-year-old girl. The judgment was passed last week. The Royal Bhutan...