With the successful conduct of the 2013 General Elections the USA, European Union and France have all sent their greetings to Bhutan. The statement from the Department of State in USA says, “The United States congratulates the people of Bhutan on their successful July 13 general election, and welcomes Bhutan’s …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president received a congratulatory letter from the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh to on July 13. The letter congratulated the new government and its citizens, and gave assurance to of India’s steadfast and unflinching support to Bhutan. The letter also invited the PDP …

With the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) now forming the new government, The Bhutanese, reproduces its various pledges in the manifesto released during the election campaign. From promising unemployment allowance to the youth and old age homes for seniors, the PDP presents a manifesto that pledges to table the Right to …

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifannounced this week that backdoor diplomacy is back on track with India, signaling the new government’s commitment to forge a relationship with its neighbor and historic rival after recent bumpy months. Prime Minister Sharif shared recent steps Pakistanwas taking to build relations with India – including …

For the residents in Thimphu who are busy and cannot make it in time to pay their bills, there is some help on the way. A group of young college graduates have initiated a business service called ‘Ezzee Billers’ – to ease bill payments from the comfort of home. The …

A 25-year-old man was detained by the Wangdue Phodrang police after an official complaint was lodged against him by a 15-year-old, for sexually abusing her. The incident dates back to June 26 during the cordyceps collection season, when the victim along with her maternal uncle had gone to pick cordyceps …

The first of its kind event, the annual environmental fair and research symposium, organized by Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) will be held at the Clock Tower Square, Thimphu tomorrow. The event will offer a platform for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students to share their environmental conservation knowledge and experiences …

A39-year-old year old man was found murdered on July 18 in Bay chhu, which is about 30 kilometer away from the Wangdue town, Wangdue Phodrang. The victim, a non-national, was working for a private company based in Wangdue Phodrang as a driver. The roommate of the victim, the main suspect …

The Chief Election Commissioner of India Shri VS Sampath and Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan Dasho Kuenzang Wangdi have signed a joint communiqué on July 14 at Taj Tashi, Thimphu. The CEC of India had visited Bhutan on the invitation of the CEC of Bhutan to witness the conduct of …

The certificate of election was awarded to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa(DPT) and People’s Democratic Party(PDP) at Election Commission of Bhutan office on the morning of July 19. The 32 candidates of PDP received the certificate, while the 15 DPT candidates did not turn up for the event, as the DPT …