The 60 km road which is the main road that enables Indo-Bhutan trade and connects Gomtu residents to other part of the region is plagued with giant potholes, but has not been repaired for a while. The Head of the Administrative section under Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL) Thinley Tenzin …

The misuse of power by the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) was a topical discussion, deliberated at length in the National Assembly (NA) last week. The issue was raised by the Kabji-Talo MP, Tshering Penjor. The house deliberated on two cases.  One pertained to the Drukair pilot, Sonam Tobgay and the …

The recitations of Bumdey finished at 3:30 pm and half-an-hour later, it was dinner time. The monks went to gather their plates when all of a sudden; they heard the Lam Neten shout ‘Fire!’ No sooner had they reached the dzong, the hunt for the fire was on. The 150 …

Iron posts which enclose the Jigmeling Industrial Estate can be considered good news for the conservation sector because it will protect the important elephant corridor in Dolongang. The demarcation will also ensure that the more than 150 acres of area does not fall under the new boundary that is being …

The political party members believe the success of a party could be determined to an extent by its manifesto. The two existing parties People Democratic Party (PDP) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), the new parties Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Bhutan Kuenyam Party (BKP) are all …

The nation is yet-to come to terms with the Wangdiphodrang dzong tragedy, but it still has to ensure preventive measures in places that still face imminent natural threats. The mitigation works at the Thorthormi lake in Lunana was a task left incomplete and it is that time of the year …

The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) has cleared off its debt before the June 30 deadline with the payment of its left over dues of approximately Nu 600,000 with Bhutan Times. The DPT treasurer, Tshewang Rinzin said the left over balance with Bhutan Times was entirely the cost the party incurred …

The unfortunate June 24 Wangdue Dzong fire could have been easily combated had there been safety measures in place well in advance. For instance, just a few meters of an emergency motor able road around the Dzong could have been a blessing in disguise under such situations. There is no …

A facebook page ‘Citizens Initiative to rebuild Wangduephodrang Dzong’ garnered more than 20,000 members within three days of the disastrous fire that burnt down the 374 year old Dzong. Since the fire there have been offers of support and many citizens have vented their grief and in some cases frustration …

Major amendments were made to clauses coming in contradiction with existing national laws including slashing the lease period from 90 years to 30 years.  The National Council yesterday endorsed the “Bhutan Education City Bill” with 17 members, unanimously voting to adopt it. The bill however has undergone seven important amendments …