There has been some criticism of the news article titled, “MoE fires ‘PDP’ Principal and lets the ‘DPT’ one of the hook,” published on 16 August, 2012. The criticism from some of our readers is that this article did not get the version of the Ministry of Education, the other …

After this paper came out with the Denchi land story titled ‘Denchi land scam controversy,’ the government defended the issue at the National Graduates Orientation Program (NGOP), DPT party meet and through a letter/press release printed uniformly and obediently by virtually every newspaper. While the letters in the papers largely …

With the launch of Bank of Bhutan Limited (BoBL) VISA credit cards on earlier this week, the bank has just marked the evolution of card services in Bhutan. The product comes in three different offerings of BoBL VISA Gold International, BOBL VISA Gold Domestic and BOBL VISA Silver Domestic Credit …

The domestic tourism avenue in Bhutan, which has equal, if not more potential, compared to international tourism remained largely untapped for years according to the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB). An official at the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) said people who traveled and toured within the country has definitely …

The one month’s notice given to the Thimphu Thromde to clear up the soil dumped between the sewerage plant and the Greener Way dumpsite at Babesa is close to expiry but no action was taken. The National Environment Commission (NEC) will step in as the competent authority in a few …

Shazob Karma Wangchuk, the title is self explanatory that the person is creator of many things wood or wood-based. All he needs is the baow (deformed part of a certain tree).With his exceptional skills, he transforms the rough shapeless baow into an attractive dhapa (traditional wooden bowl) within few minutes. …

A steering committee has been established for the GNH inspired global initiative, ‘Wellbeing and Happiness: A new development paradigm’ following a Royal Decree issued on it by His Majesty the King. The steering committee appointed by His Majesty the King is headed by the Prime Minister, Lyonchhen Jigmi Yoezer Thinley, …

While travel agencies in Mumbai, India cited shortcomings in terms of capacity in areas of tourist accommodation in Bhutan, Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) flatly denied the statement. Drukair commercial manager, Tshering Penjor said, “In September, October and November agencies in India, especially in Mumbai are finding it difficult to …

The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) is not laid back in comfort given its current status as the ruling party and the government in power. Plans are in motion to gear up for the next giant swing toward 2013. The party in a recent notification on the party’s website has notified …

The next big Elections is just around the bend, registration is a lifeline for the new (unregistered) parties, candidates are an elusive lot or just unavailable and invisible. Parties old and new are however calm behind their ‘strategies’ and big speeches Aspiring political parties are no doubt raring to go …