When it comes to self-sufficiency in dairy and dairy products, Bhutan has headed the right way. In fact self-sufficiency in dairy and dairy products is almost achieved. Officials say that internal production today meets little more than 50% of demands for dairy products like milk. Besides industrial production of dairy …
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‘PM has no respect for the Opposition Party,’ MP Damcho Dorji
MP Damcho Dorji on behalf of the two member Opposition party objected to the Prime Minister’s strong language used against the Opposition Leader (OL) and also highlighted how the government had undermined other democratic institutions in a similar way. “The Opposition party deeply regrets the unwarranted remarks of the Honorable …
Read More »New committee to make accounts public
Few months back Debsi community under Chang gewog, Thimphu alleged foul play and tampering in the accounts of the Debsi bridge construction. The gewog residents back then strongly demanded for transparency in the accounts and accountability measures to be exercised for those involved and guilty in the whole case. The …
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Response to ‘ACC files Gyelpozhing land case in Mongar Court’ The Penal Code of Bhutan was enacted in August 2004. Provisions of the penal code could not be applied retroactively. Offences related to forgery and deceptions are adequately covered by NA 1-2. Under this law the person guilty of forgery …
Read More »A true Patriot
The flare up between the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader on the issues of the Security Council bid and Bhutan’s foreign policy is a welcome debate on important issues but it has become controversial for the strong language used by the PM. Though a hard and clean fought campaign, …
Read More »OL says Govt’s UNSC bid and foreign policy has damaged Bhutan’s national interests
The Opposition Leader said the UNSC bid was the PM’s pet project since 1999 as the then PM.He also accused the PM of insulting Bhutan’s armed forces and hurting Bhutan’s international standing Despite a scathing attack by the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader not only stood by his earlier statements …
Read More »End of the Political line for the Home Minister and the Speaker?
The Anti Corruption Commission filing criminal charges against the current Speaker Jigme Tshultim and the Home Minister Minjur Dorji over the Gyelpozhing land case could bring an early end for their political prospects in 2013. This is because under the current Election Act a candidate who has a registered and …
Read More »Political parties face a Credit crisis in 2013 elections
The wrath of the credit crisis has been felt by the private sector and private home builders. However, as the next elections are just around the corner, political parties are likely to join the bandwagon for they require millions to compete for office in the 2013 elections. A major chunk …
Read More »Legal and ethical issues over Gyelpozhing remain
The Anti Corruption Commission’s move to register the Gyelpozhing land case with the Mongar Dzongkhag Court shows that the Gyelpozhing case is far from over. It also put’s to question several of the OAG’s controversial legal arguments in dismissing the case. Many legal experts and even the ordinary Joes on …
Read More »ACC files Gyelpozhing land case in Mongar Court
ACC does not agree with the OAG’s findings and is not pleased with the OAG’s handling of the investigation report The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on November 13th, 2012 registered the Gyelpozhing land case for prosecution with the Mongar Dzongkhag court. This comes after two months since September 19th, 2012 …
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