In a recent Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) survey, the people’s perception was that corruption in 2013 had gone down compared to 2007. Though the perception may fall in contrary to the growing number of ACC and RAA cases every year, the perception comes largely in the context that corruption is …

A slew of the latest reports from the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) including its 2012-2013 Annual Report submitted to the new Parliament showS that corruption is still a major challenge and more needs to be done to tackle it. However, there is also good news as the perception of corruption …

While the NA Speaker said his decision on the DPT president’s resignation will be out in a day or two Leaders of political parties in the country apart from the two incumbents opined that the nation and people’s interest should always come first. This, they said so, in reaction to …

Gross National Happiness (GNH) is Bhutan’s main umbrella developmental philosophy that governs all government policies and programs. First coined in 1972 by the former King Jigme Singye Wangchuk, GNH comprises of four main pillars which are Sustainable and Equitable Socio-Economic Development, Preservation and Promotion of Culture, Conservation and Sustainable Environment …

However, experts are calm and said it was normal The second outbreak of Chirpine defoliator in some parts of Wangdue and Punakha have left the communities there in much worry as the Chirpine trees, botanically known as Pinus roxburghii are left without the pine needles. The mountains and valleys, which …

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) inaugurated its fourth community police centre (CPC) yesterday at Babesa after the success of the other three CPCs in the capital, which has helped in reducing crime rates. Records with the police show major offences like chorten vandalism, burglary, larceny and mischief, battery and auto …

DARJEELING: A home-guard was on Friday set on fire in Darjeeling town where incidents of arson were reported on the eve of the indefinite bandh called in the hills to demand a separate state of Gorkhaland on the lines of  Telangana. The home-guard was set on fire at Prakriyathong by unidentified people, police …

A rendezvous plus exhibition With the objective to promote the Indian culture, strengthen Indo-Bhutan relationship, and for Indian artists to meet with Bhutanese artists, the colorful art fair called “Art in Bhutan” is being held for 10 days which started from July 28 at the Nehru Wangchuck Cultural Centre (NWCC) …

A two-day seminar on the imperative of deepening democracy and education was organized by the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD) in Thimphu. The seminar concluded yesterday at Hotel Phuntsho Pelri. The guest speaker at the opening ceremony, Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye said the seminar marks the power of idea …

Dungsam Polymers Limited (DPL), the first company ever in Bhutan that floated its shares at a premium price of Nu 165 per share formally listed with the RSEB (Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan) yesterday at the DHI (Druk Holding and Investment) office, Thimphu. Within few minutes after listing, the share …