The first week of this month has been all about the primary round of elections that concluded recently. Talks are flying high of political parties and support for the parties, of the bigger picture and larger benefits at hand for the nation and its people. A recent graduate Tandin Wangchuk, …

The Druk-Net division of the Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) has decided to continue its email service (druknet.bt) for the time being as majority users are against its plan of abandoning it. Earlier the tour operators in the country raised concerns through this paper and through emails to other tour operators …

  Residents of 90 households in Karmaling gewog under Dagana are disheartened with the dismal state of water and the electricity services. Many of the residents who are farmers depend on the annual harvest of farm produce to trade and earn money. According to gewog Gup Gyan Bdr. Subbha, the …

To live in hot places during summer time is a challenge in itself, only to be made worse by water shortage. Such is the unfortunate circumstance faced by the people in Gelephu. Talking to an owner of a bar and grocery shop, Chey Cheymo, 47, said, “It has been almost …

On 5 June the grand opening ceremony of the Royal textile academy will take place in Thimphu. Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, chairperson of the Academy will grace the occasion as the chief guest. The launching of the Exhibition catalogue book will take place today, followed by opening of …

This is with reference to the letter from Mr. S Dorji, Changangkha titled ‘Tariff Hike to Hit Ordinary Consumers Hard’ regarding power tariffs wherein he states that, “The stand taken by the owner of BPC on this issue, the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), has also been extremely disappointing.” Though …

Fifty taxi drivers representing the taxi drivers of Bhutan, offered their wishes and prayers to Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen for Her Majesty’s Birthday which coincides with the world environment day. The Taxi Driver Association of Bhutan comes to the Lingkana Palace to offer a cake to Her Majesty on this …

  Following the recently conducted primary round of elections, the political parties must now file the returns of election expenses to the concerned dzongkhag Electoral Office or directly to the Public Election Fund Division within thirty days of declaration of the primary round of election results. This is one of …

  In a press conference yesterday with local journalists the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT)’s president, Lily Wangchuk and five other designated candidates clarified some of the misconceptions surrounding the party. The members also shared their reflections and experiences in the Primary round of elections. As pointed out DCT is purported …

  If the primary round of election was a success, then a part of the kudos goes to voters who persevered through rain and muddy environments to reach the polling stations. And for those who had to brave raging rivers or falling boulders, they are the worthy claimants to whatever …