The newly formed PDP government has the onerous task of incorporating its promises into the 11th Plan document. The new government will find that while many of its promises are in sync with the plan, however, many other promises will have to be incorporated into it. The task for the …

A 1-0 win over Nepal’s Three Star saw Yeedzin through to the finals of the ongoing King’s Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium last night. The first half was a drab and goalless affair with poor control and miscommunication running rampant all over the field. Possession on either side was sporadic …

Providing some respite to human-wildlife conflict When it was first introduced in Bhutan sometime in 2008, Mountain Hazelnut Venture promised it will deliver numerous benefits such as improvement of the livelihood of the farmers, generation of employment and promotion of environment conservation, immediate socio-economic benefits to the farmers through closely …

The conflict between man and wildlife has been an unending journey since time immemorial. 40% of the country’s total land area has been reserved for conservation and 60% is mandated by the Constitution to remain under forest coverage for all times. More than 70% of the population depends directly on …

Jose Mourinho’s pursuit of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will go right down to deadline day with the Chelsea manager admitting the club will continue their chase “until the last day”. Unsettled striker Rooney has long been rumoured with a move to Chelsea, speculation building that the England international will …

Compared to the 2008 General elections where parties made promises more in sync with the draft 10th plan, the 2013 elections saw all political parties making ambitious promises even going far beyond the draft 11th plan. PDP which got elected is now facing the unenviable task of fulfilling its share …

The National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon called on the Prime Minister, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang yesterday. Shivshankar Menon was accompanied by Mrs. Sujatha Singh, the Indian Foreign Secretary, and V.P. Haran, the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan. Lyonchhen and Mr. Menon discussed about GoI’s commitment in rendering financial …

This was concluded at the second cabinet meeting The current security protocol for VVIPs and VIPs, 2013, an eight page document which is believed to have been drafted by the DPT government just before the recent elections is now subject to change. The ministry of home and cultural affairs (MoHCA) …

Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck launched the Jigme Khesar Environmental Research Fund (JKERF), an initiative of Her Majesty as the Royal Patron of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), earlier this week on August 5 here in the capital. Her Majesty, in a statement said “the …

A20 member delegate of American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) operating in India is in the capital to discuss about opportunities and explore potential business sectors that the chamber can invest in. AMCHAM in India, an association of American business organizations operating in India was established in 1992 and has over …