The okay, however, is accompanied with some critical observations from the ECB The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in an ‘opinion’ sent to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) around two days ago, has given the go ahead for the PDP to take in DNT candidates for the general elections round. …

Meanwhile a DPT leader approaches a DCT candidate as a backup alternative DPT’s Radhi-Sakteng candidate Jigme Tshultim stands to be disqualified after police records show that Jigme Tshultim has not cleared his Security Clearance Certificate (SCC) due to a criminal conviction in the Paro court on battery charges in 2008. …

  His Majesty The King visited the areas that were hit by the flash floods in Kabjesa, Punakha and met with the people who had been affected yesterday. His Majesty granted Kidu Soelra to the families who had gathered at the Thudrup Lhakhang. The flash floods on June 4 washed away paddy …

This article sets out to explore the possibility that some parts of the villages in the dzongkhag have female-centered households that survive without the muscle-power of men On a recent visit by a civil servant to Zhomgmaed, a village in Lhuentse, the civil servant found the village appeared deserted, not …

Growing old is no holiday experience, it’s a given, but a little compassion from others, healing words, and a little love and care would go a long way to make the journey a pleasant one for those who have entered the winters of their lives. Unfortunately, in the case of …

    Seven candidates from the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), which includes the party’s President and Vice-President, have replaced seven People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates. PDP candidate Sonam Penjor of Thrimshing-Kangpar constituency has been replaced by former DNT President Aum Dorji Choden, Kezang Wangmo of Mongar has been replaced by …

  The Wangduephodrang dzongkhag court granted bail to the 25-year old man, who was alleged of killing his new born baby on the night of 14 March in Sephu under Wangduephodrang dzongkhag last week. The suspect was detained by the Wangduephodrang police after he was accused of throwing his new …

  The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) issued a news release where it defined its status as a political party prepped-up for the next elections. And regardless of not being through to the general round of the National Assembly (NA) elections, it portrays itself as a party that heeded the bigger …

Over 300 taxi drivers in the capital met today in RSTA hall where they shared problems faced due to the new traffic rules of pick-and-drop sites designated at different areas in town. Other than in the designated areas, taxis are not allowed to make abrupt stops to pick up passengers. …

  An eight-member poultry farmer’s group in Bangzor village under Dewathang gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar has proved not only a boon to the communities, but also an exemplary venture, enabling the villagers to attain self-sufficiency in eggs and other poultry products. Sangay Wangmo, 30, was called for an awareness talk …