The Gyelpozhing case is most awkwardly positioned for the ruling party in view of the legal liabilities involved which could barricade its path to the 2013 elections. Other than those who seek justice as is, with the resolution of the case, there are also those who stand to make political …

The hydropower project being a national priority, the Amochu Township project will have to wait till the hydropower project parameters are finalized. Speaking on the current status of the Amochu Project, Kinga Tshering said the DHI- INFRA has now committed to carry out environmental impact assessment (EIA) and also revisit …

The Jigme Namgyel Polytechnic (JNP) in Dewathang under Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in collaboration with Japan government will introduce a new mechanical program to support the rural community and improve their livelihood. JNP Director Andu Dukpa said it is JNP’s mandate to support the community and improve the livelihood …

Procurement rules on the other hand does not allow bias of any sort Raging infernos from last week’s allegations has subsided between bid winners and losers, but its embers have left seething Ministry of Education (MoE) officials with a bad after-burn. Post-clarifications all parties are quiet on the issue but …

More than 250 Drujeygang households hugely dependent on citrus fruits for income and a source of livelihood are upbeat about a better yield this season. Aum Mukhumo of Thangna village who has 260 trees in her 50 decimals is pleased, that business this year will be better. Last year her …

The Tsirang Research Sub-Centre and the Drujegang geog extension office under Dagana Dzongkhag have introduced improved rice varieties in Drujegang on a trial basis. And 15 households in Pangserpo and Yongsibji villages are to initiate the varieties. The new varieties include Bajo Kaap 2, Bajo Maap 1 and Bajo Maap …

The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICBL) signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with NIPPONKOA Insurance Company, Japan yesterday to develop non-life insurance industry in Bhutan and facilitate economic development. NIPPONKOA will provide technical assistance to RICBL and organize workshops in relation to underwriting, reinsurance, claims, corporate governance and strategy …

Changi Airport in Singapore will receive its inaugural Drukair flight on August 28, 2012, linking one of Asia’s most exciting capitals with Bhutan. The new service with commercial operations starting September 1, 2012 will run twice a week via the Indian city of Kolkata with Drukair confident that the frequency …

The dire need of the hour is a bridge In addition to the lack of a motorable road the gewogs of Lawa, Langa, Kashiphako and Rukha under Athang are also in need of a bridge which would make their living a lot better. Athang Gup Khandu Dorji, said to construct …

Response to ‘Denchi land compensation scam’ P’AVA rates have been used to exploit the people of Bhutan. So it is painful that when it suits the PM and his government they can reward some people with excellent rates of compensation. The people of Changjiji were robbed off their land for …