A Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) proposal for revision of tariff rates shows that the completion cost for the three ongoing mega projects ,   1200 MW Punatsangchu I (P I) , 1020 MW Punatsangchu II  (P II) , and  720 MW Mangdechu,  will all rise significantly, thereby, increasing the tariff …

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 Information (RTI) act, do away with Pedestrian Day and start a ‘Meet the People’ initiative The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) sticking true to its slogan …

In a season of long manifestos, the lengthiest belongs to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT). The DPT manifesto has outlined its priorities for the next five years in 123 pages. The manifesto drawn in DPT style is broadly divided under the four pillars of GNH, which are Equitable and Sustainable …

Mongar Court Judge says that even   Gyelpozhing plot recipients fall under the criminal case category   Very interesting development. The ball now seems to be in the ACC’s court and it’s up to them to prove they have the courage to ensure a corruption free society. Dhamteng   “So …

The manifestos of the political parties, compiled after much research and pain, reflect the unique visions and ideologies of the respective parties. The manifestos show the parties, old and new, have a firm grip on the ground realities and situation in the country. All of the manifestos have also included …

Political parties have designed prominent advertisement messages for broadcast on TV and radio to capture the hearts and minds of the voters. However, some observers say that apart from the different names and logos, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) have the same message due to similar …

The Indian Foreign Secretary (FS) Mr Ranjan Mathai, currently in the country, interacted with the local media on Thursday. He is accompanied by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, Mr Akhilesh Mishra. The FS first visited Bhutan in 1985, and shortly after taking the post of Foreign …

The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) candidates are in their respective constituencies and busy campaigning for the fast-approaching primary round of National Assembly elections. The Khar-Yurung DCT candidate designate Sonam Penjor is in his constituency under Pema Gatshel and he started campaigning from Dungmaed on May 14. He said his campaign …

Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL), the nation’s premier telecom company marked the world telecommunication society day (WTISD) Friday, which also coincided with the company’s 50 years anniversary or Golden Jubilee celebration.As the BTL celebrates 50 years of providing telecommunication services across the nation, the company has announced reductions in tariffs and …

The Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) manifesto covers the grounds in all aspects of people’s daily lives, which on a general  level comprises of individual goals, well-being, and on a broader – national level addresses and pledges to right the fallacies and inequities, be it in the form of policies or …