August 21, 2012   Press Release Using highly offensive terms such as scam and land grab, and abusing the tolerance of the government, one journalist, acting as prosecutor, judge and jury, has fabricated the “Gyalpoizhing case” to malign the government. Further, what transpired 10 years ago has nothing to do with the …

Response to Denchi Land Compensation Scam – II Parliament declared Denchi as Thromde B so where does PAVA get off categorising it as Rural B and compensating accordingly? Does Parliament declare a Thromde or does PAVA? The anonymous source at PAVA seriously needs to understand where his responsibilities begin and …

Six parties will contest in the 2013 elections and it will be a multi-party democracy for Bhutan, unlike the currently lopsided ruling and the diminutive opposition. This is the word on the streets from the men and women on the streets. It’s a version that is largely endorsed by many, …

Government grants 60% fund for green house construction The Agriculture ministry granted funds to five villagers in Paro to construct a green house in their lands to grow vegetables. The move is initiated to promote a practice within the Agrarian society to produce vegetables all year along. The construction of …

New documents and evidences show that inspite of the government’s clarifications, the Denchi land compensation was an illegal act by the cabinet with a strong conflict of interest. The government went against the official recommendations of PAVA which was already aware of Denchi being declared a Thromde, didn’t follow the …

MoE refuted allegations but denied to share information on the DMSS principal’s case Doubts on equity and justice with regard to the two principals’ cases still remain unclear as exchange of allegations continue between parties and individuals involved. Kinley Tenzin was compulsorily retired from his post as Principal of Mindruling …

The build-up to the private media’s concerns over the government’s recent policy shift on advertisement has been highlighted by the international Federation of Journalists (IFJ) with the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The federation expressed concerns over such a policy shift in an online post. IFJ is the world’s …

“We are yesterday’s children, today we are tomorrow’s parents’ responsible for our nation and for laying the foundation for the next generation. Remember, the future will reflect what we do today.” Those are the words of His Majesty the king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk; heartfelt messages conveyed to a gathering …

Members and volunteers of Writers Association of Bhutan (WAB) conducted a book collection drive on Saturday 18 August at Athang Training Academy, Thimphu to collect old books from people and send it to schools in remote areas. The organizer of the event said books play a big role to empower …

A cow has died from Rabies in Jamkhar, Trashiyangtse. This was confirmed by the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) after it studied brain samples of the diseased cow. The interim and final veterinary report confirmed the disease on 20 August. The brain sample of the diseased cow tested positive …